How To Configure Your Aloft Server
Complete guide to configuring your Aloft dedicated server — world settings, visibility, admins, and gameplay options.
Aloft server configuration is handled through startup parameters on the XGamingServer panel. The server uses a unique parameter format with # delimiters (e.g., servername#MyServer#).
Using the Panel Startup Settings
- Log in to the XGamingServer Panel
- Stop your server
- Click Startup in the sidebar
- Adjust the available settings
- Start your server
Server Settings Reference
Identity & Visibility
| Setting | Values | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Server Name | Text (no spaces) | Display name in the server browser |
| Is Visible | true / false | true = listed in server browser, false = friend code only |
| Player Count | 1–8 | Maximum concurrent players |
| Server Port | Integer (0 = auto) | Network port (0 lets the game auto-assign) |
⚠️ Important: Server names cannot contain spaces or special characters. Use underscores or dashes instead.
📝 Note: Aloft has a hard cap of 8 players per server.
World Creation Settings
These settings are configured when creating a new world and cannot be changed after:
| Setting | Values | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Map Name | Text (no spaces) | Internal world name — used to load the save later |
| Island Count | 0, 1, 2, normal, big, huge | Number of islands in the world |
| Corruption Count | 0, 1, 2, normal, lots, shrooms | Amount of corruption in the world |
| Creative | true / false | Creative mode — unlocks all recipes with infinite resources |
Gameplay
| Setting | Values | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Private Islands | true / false | Protects each player's home island from other players |
| Admin | SteamID64 | Grant admin access (can specify multiple) |
Admin Access
Admins are assigned via the startup parameters using their SteamID64. Find your SteamID at steamid.io.
Multiple admins can be added by including multiple admin entries in the startup configuration.
Once in-game, admins can press F1 to open the console. See the Console Commands guide for all available commands.
World Size Guide
| Island Count | Description | Best for |
|---|---|---|
0 | Minimal — very few islands | Testing, 1–2 players |
1 / 2 | Small worlds | Small groups (2–4) |
normal | Standard world | Most servers |
big | Large world | Full servers (6–8) |
huge | Maximum size | Exploration-focused servers |
Corruption Settings
| Corruption Count | Description |
|---|---|
0 | No corruption — pure building/exploration |
1 / 2 | Light corruption |
normal | Standard amount |
lots | High corruption — more challenging |
shrooms | Mushroom-themed corruption variant |
Connection Methods
Aloft supports two connection methods:
- Friend Code (recommended) — a code generated each server start, saved to
ServerRoomCode.txt. See Connect to Your Server. - Server Browser — can take 15–30 minutes to list a new server. Set
isvisibletotrue.
📝 Note: The Friend Code changes every time your server restarts. Share the new code with your players after each restart.
Crossplay
Aloft supports PC and Xbox crossplay. Players on Xbox can join your server if crossplay is enabled. No additional configuration is needed on the server side.
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