How to Add a GSLT Key to Your Game Server
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Nov 1, 2024
In order to use and join most Source servers, and many Steam servers, you will need to set a GSLT key first. Without setting it, your server will not be available to players or will be shown lower in the public server listing.
Why GSLT Keys Are Required
Many games require you to have what is known as a Game Server Login Token to run your server. This is done to ensure that servers are created by real people and to hold accountability to the owner if those servers violate the game's Server's Terms of Service.
In order to be able to generate a GSLT, you must have a Steam account which:
Is not banned or blocked.
Is not limited.
Owns the game for the server you are making a key for.
Has not reached the cap of 1,000 GSLT keys.
If your server is found to be breaking Valve's ToS, the server and your linked Steam account may be banned by Valve.
How To Get A GSLT Key
You will be able to get a GSLT Key by creating a new game server account.
Log into the Steam Community website.
Log into the Steam Community website.
Navigate to Steam Game Servers Account.
Navigate to Steam Game Servers Account.
At the bottom of the page, fill out the App ID value of the game. You can find the game App ID by navigating to steamdb.info and searching for your game.
At the bottom of the page, fill out the App ID value of the game. You can find the game App ID by navigating to steamdb.info and searching for your game.
Add a memo or note if you want, and click Create.
Add a memo or note if you want, and click Create.
Your GSLT key is the Login Token that will appear.
Your GSLT key is the Login Token that will appear.
How To Add Your GSLT Key
You will be able to add your GSLT Key in your server settings config file.
Login to your control panel.
Login to your control panel.
Navigate to the Config tab on the top menu.
Navigate to the Config tab on the top menu.
Open the game's server settings config file.
Open the game's server settings config file.
Add your key to the Steam GSLT Token option and click Save & Restart.
Add your key to the Steam GSLT Token option and click Save & Restart.
Once you’ve added the GSLT key and completed all the steps, players will be able to see your server in the public listing.
Cami Scianca
Digital Marketing Specialist