Game server setup and configuration: what to decide before launch
Every game has its own settings file, but the decisions behind a good server are the same. Making them before launch saves your community from resets and confusion later.
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Pick the version everyone will play
A server and its players must run the same game version, and for modded games the same mod versions. Decide whether you follow every update right away or wait until your mods support it.
Size the server for real player counts
Player slots are not the only factor. Mods, world size, and how much players build all add load. It is better to start with room to spare than to move a busy server mid-season.
Set access and rules
A password or whitelist keeps the server private until you are ready. Admin and moderator roles should be set before launch, along with the rules players will see.
- 01Set a server name players can find.
- 02Add a password or whitelist.
- 03Give admin access to trusted people only.
- 04Write down the rules and post them where players join.
Plan restarts and backups
Most game servers run better with a daily restart, and every server needs automatic backups. Keep several copies so you can roll back to before a problem started, not only to the last save.
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