# Abiotic Factor Server Hosting Guides (/docs/abiotic-factor)



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Abiotic Factor is a co-op survival game set in a secret research facility overrun by anomalies. Players are scientists fighting to survive in a Half-Life-inspired lab environment with crafting, base building, and exploration. These guides cover everything you need to manage your XGamingServer Abiotic Factor server.

Getting Started [#getting-started]

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  <Card icon={<Rocket />} title="Join Your Server" description="Connect via direct IP or server browser." href="/docs/abiotic-factor/join-server" />

  <Card icon={<Settings />} title="Server Settings Reference" description="Sandbox settings, config files, and admin setup — every setting explained." href="/docs/abiotic-factor/sandbox-settings" />

  <Card icon={<Settings />} title="Launch Parameters" description="All startup parameters — ports, players, crossplay, admin." href="/docs/abiotic-factor/launch-parameters" />

  <Card icon={<Settings />} title="Rename Server" description="Change the server browser display name." href="/docs/abiotic-factor/rename-server" />

  <Card icon={<Shield />} title="Server Password" description="Password protect your server." href="/docs/abiotic-factor/server-password" />
</Cards>

Administration [#administration]

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  <Card icon={<Shield />} title="Admin Setup" description="Add admins via Admin.ini or admin password." href="/docs/abiotic-factor/admin-setup" />

  <Card icon={<Users />} title="Kick & Ban Players" description="Remove and block disruptive players." href="/docs/abiotic-factor/player-moderation" />

  <Card icon={<Terminal />} title="Console Commands" description="Admin console command reference." href="/docs/abiotic-factor/console-commands" />

  <Card icon={<Users />} title="Max Players" description="Change the player count limit." href="/docs/abiotic-factor/player-slots" />

  <Card icon={<Database />} title="Force Save" description="Manually trigger a world save." href="/docs/abiotic-factor/manual-save" />
</Cards>

Gameplay Settings [#gameplay-settings]

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  <Card icon={<Sword />} title="Difficulty & Enemies" description="Difficulty presets, enemy spawn rate, health, and accuracy." href="/docs/abiotic-factor/difficulty-settings" />

  <Card icon={<Sword />} title="Death Penalties" description="All 6 death penalty options explained." href="/docs/abiotic-factor/death-penalty-options" />

  <Card icon={<Globe />} title="Crossplay" description="PC, Xbox, and PS5 crossplay setup." href="/docs/abiotic-factor/crossplay" />

  <Card icon={<Wrench />} title="Enable DLC" description="How DLC works on dedicated servers." href="/docs/abiotic-factor/dlc-setup" />
</Cards>

World Management [#world-management]

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  <Card icon={<Globe />} title="Start a New World" description="Create a fresh world on your server." href="/docs/abiotic-factor/new-world" />

  <Card icon={<Database />} title="Upload a Save" description="Transfer a local world to your server." href="/docs/abiotic-factor/import-save" />

  <Card icon={<Wrench />} title="Wipe & Reinstall" description="Reset your world or full server reinstall." href="/docs/abiotic-factor/wipe-reinstall" />

  <Card icon={<Clock />} title="Update Server" description="Update to the latest game version." href="/docs/abiotic-factor/update" />

  <Card icon={<Puzzle />} title="Mod Setup" description="Install PAK mods and UE4SS mods from Nexus." href="/docs/abiotic-factor/mod-setup" />

  <Card icon={<Network />} title="Server Ports" description="Game port and query port reference." href="/docs/abiotic-factor/server-ports" />

  <Card icon={<AlertTriangle />} title="Troubleshooting" description="Fix common server issues." href="/docs/abiotic-factor/troubleshooting" />
</Cards>

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