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14 ArticlesHow To Install Mods On Your Barotrauma Server
Modding is a great way for server owners to expand the amount of content available or improve the quality of life on their Barotrauma server. You can easily install most Barotrauma mods automatically on Shockbyte Barotrauma servers directly from the Steam Workshop. Shockbyte's mod integration simplifies the process, requiring only the mod's Workshop ID for installation. --- Locating Workshop IDs To install your desired Barotrauma mod, first, find the mod's page and copy its Workshop ID. 1. Navigate to Barotraum's Steam Workshop page here. 2. Locate and select your desired mod. 3. Copy the numbers at the end of the URL; this is the Workshop ID. Installing Server Mods After obtaining the Workshop ID for your desired mods, simply add it to the Barotrauma Server Settings section in your server's control panel. 1. Access your Control Panel and Stop your server. 2. Navigate to Config. 3. Click Barotrauma Server Settings. 4. Set Mod Download to Enabled. 5. Enter the mods Workshop ID in the Steam Workshop Mod IDs field. Additional mods should be separated by a comma (,). 6. Save and Start your server. To learn more about Barotrauma server hosting, you can browse our library of Knowledgebase articles here.
How To Use An Existing World On Your Barotrauma Server
You may have previously self-hosted a Barotrauma session that you now want to resume on your new Shockbyte Barotrauma server. Although Barotrauma servers support the usage of previously played multiplayer world saves, they do not support using singleplayer saves on a multiplayer server. ::ProseNote{title="Important" description="To change the active server save or end the current game session, you will need to be connected as an administrator." appearance="default"} :: Locating Local Save Files Before you can upload your existing save to your server, you must locate the file on your computer. 1. Click Load Game. 2. Click Show in Folder. 3. Open the Multiplayer folder. 4. Locate both the and files, and make a note of their location. Uploading a World to your Server To use an existing save, both of its corresponding save files must be uploaded to your server. 1. Navigate to your ControlPanel and Stop your server. 2. Access your server files via FTP; we recommend using Filezilla. 3. Navigate to . 4. Upload your previously located save files. 5. Start your server. --- Loading an Existing Save After you've uploaded the save to your server, an administrator will need to load it in the server lobby. 1. Join your server as an admin. 2. Select Campaign then click Load Campaign. 3. Select your uploaded save, then click Load. To learn more about Barotrauma server hosting, you can browse our library of Knowledgebase articles here.
How To Set Your Barotrauma Server To Private
Setting your Barotrauma server to private allows you to restrict access to select players and prevent uninvited players from joining. Currently, the only way to make your Barotrauma server private is by setting a password for your server or removing it from the server list. Removing your server from the server browser makes it unsearchable for other players, although those with the server IP and port can still join using Direct Connect. --- Setting a Password You can set a password for your Barotrauma server in the Barotrauma Server Settings section of your control panel. 1. Access your Control Panel and Stop your server. 2. Navigate to Config. 3. Click Barotrauma Server Settings. 4. Enter your chosen password in the Server Password field. 5. Save and Start your server. You will now find, when connecting to your server, you will be prompted with a pop-up asking for a server password. Hiding your Server from the Server Browser You can remove your server from the in-game server list in the Barotrauma Server Settings section of your server's control panel. 1. Access your Control Panel and Stop your server. 2. Navigate to Config. 3. Click Barotrauma Server Settings. 4. Set the Display on Server List dropdown to Disabled. 5. Save and Start your server. You will now find that when looking for your server, you will not be able to search for it, but if you select Direct Join, you can connect via the IP & Port. To learn more about Barotrauma server hosting, you can browse our library of Knowledgebase articles here.
How To Set The Server Name & Server List Information Of Your Barotrauma Server
The server name is the form of identification for your server when listed in the in-game server browser of Barotrauma. Players can search for your server in the server browser by searching for the server name. Other information, such as the server description and playstyle, can be set so that server owners can explain the rules and style of gameplay of the server or provide any relevant information that players may require before connecting. Configuring the Server Name & Description The server name & description can be configured in the Barotrauma Server Settings section of your server's control panel. 1. Access your Control Panel and Stop your server. 2. Navigate to Config. 3. Click Barotrauma Server Settings. 4. To change the server name, locate the Server Name field. 5. To change the server description, locate the Server Message field. 6. Save and Start your server. --- Setting a Server Playstyle The server's playstyle doesn't impact gameplay directly, but it serves as an indication to other players about the type of experience they can anticipate from the server when viewing it in the server list and lobby. 1. Access your Control Panel and Stop your server. 2. Navigate to Config. 3. Click Barotrauma Server Settings. 4. Select your desired Playstyle using the dropdown menu. 5. Save and Start your server. To learn more about Barotrauma server hosting, you can browse our library of Knowledgebase articles here.
How To Set The MOTD (Welcome Message) For Your Barotrauma Server
In Barotrauma, server owners and administrators can configure a welcome message to be displayed to players on the server browser and upon joining the server. This feature enables communication of server rules, updates, and community links like Discord invites. --- Changing the Server MOTD Your server's MOTD can be set in the Barotrauma Server Settings section of your server's control panel. 1. Access your Control Panel and Stop your server. 2. Navigate to Config. 3. Click Barotrauma Server Settings. 4. Enter your server's MOTD in the Server Message field. 5. Save and Start your server. To learn more about Barotrauma server hosting, you can browse our library of Knowledgebase articles here.
How To Kick And Ban Players From Your Barotrauma Server
Barotrauma server admins have a wide range of commands at their disposal, including the ability to kick and ban players from the server. These in-game commands enable admins to efficiently remove disruptive or unwanted players from the server. ::ProseNote{title="Important" description="In order to run any of the commands on this page, you will need to be connected as an administrator." appearance="default"} :: Accessing Admin Commands Once connected to the server, an admin has access to various commands that can allow them to remove players from a server. 1. Once connected to the server, open the console using the  key. 2. Enter the appropriate command, from the list shown below: | Command | Description | |--------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | | Kicks the target player from the server. | | | Kick the player with the specified client ID out of the server. You can see the IDs using | | | Kick and ban the player from the server. | | | Kick and ban the player with the specified client ID from the server. See IDs with | | | Unbans a currently banned player of your choice. | To learn more about Barotrauma server hosting, you can browse our library of Knowledgebase articles here.
How To Join Your Barotrauma Server
Once your Barotrauma server is configured the way you would like it, you're ready to connect to your server. Barotrauma servers allow players to join via Direct Connect or through the in-game server list. --- Obtaining your Server IP To connect to your server using Direct Connect, you will need to know both the server IP and port. These can both be found in your server's control panel. Once logged in, you will be able to find your server's IP and port next to IP Address. Joining with Direct Connect Direct connecting is when you use your server IP address and port to join, which can be done by clicking the direct join button on the in-game server browser screen. 1. Launch Barotrauma, and click Server Browser. 2. Click Direct Join. 3. Enter your Server Address and click Join. 4. Alternatively, you can click Add to Favorites to add your server to your favourites list in the server browser. --- Joining through the Server Browser The server browser is the in-game server list of all Barotrauma servers. You can use the search function in this list to locate your server using its name. 1. Launch Barotrauma, and click Server Browser. 2. Search for your server name, and ensure you have filtered the list to match the configuration of your server. 3. Select your server, then click join. 4. If you would like to add your server to the favourites list, click the star icon. To learn more about Barotrauma server hosting, you can browse our library of Knowledgebase articles here.