# How to Configure Your Aska Dedicated Server (server properties.txt) (/docs/aska/server-settings)



import { File, Folder, Files } from 'fumadocs-ui/components/files';

All Aska server settings are in `server properties.txt` using simple `key = value` format.

File Location [#file-location]

<Files>
  <Folder name="Aska Server" defaultOpen>
    <File name="server properties.txt" />

    <File name="AskaServer.bat" />
  </Folder>
</Files>

Editing [#editing]

1. Stop your server
2. In the [XGamingServer Panel](https://panel.xgamingserver.com), click **Files**
3. Open `server properties.txt`
4. Edit, save, and start your server

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Core Settings (Always Available) [#core-settings-always-available]

| Setting                   | Default         | Description                                                                            |
| ------------------------- | --------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| `server name`             | `""`            | Name in the server browser                                                             |
| `display name`            | `""`            | Display name for new saves                                                             |
| `password`                | `""`            | Join password (blank = public)                                                         |
| `save id`                 | `""`            | ID of an existing save to load                                                         |
| `seed`                    | `""`            | World generation seed (blank = random)                                                 |
| `mode`                    | `normal`        | `normal` or `custom` (custom unlocks advanced settings)                                |
| `region`                  | `default`       | Server region — see [Region Setup](/docs/aska/region-setup)                            |
| `keep server world alive` | `false`         | Keep world running with no players online                                              |
| `autosave style`          | `every morning` | `disabled`, `every 5 minutes`, `every 10 minutes`, `every 15 minutes`, `every morning` |
| `steam game port`         | `7777`          | Game port                                                                              |
| `steam query port`        | `27015`         | Steam browser query port                                                               |
| `authentication token`    | `""`            | [GSLT token](/docs/aska/gslt-token) (required)                                         |

Custom Mode Settings [#custom-mode-settings]

Set `mode = custom` to unlock these:

| Setting                | Values                                                 | Description                  |
| ---------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------ | ---------------------------- |
| `invasion difficulty`  | `off`, `easy`, `normal`, `hard`                        | Raid event difficulty        |
| `monster density`      | `off`, `low`, `medium`, `high`                         | Monster density in the world |
| `monster population`   | `low`, `medium`, `high`                                | Overall monster count        |
| `bear population`      | `low`, `medium`, `high`                                | Bear spawn density           |
| `herbivore population` | `low`, `medium`, `high`                                | Herbivore spawns             |
| `wulfar population`    | `low`, `medium`, `high`                                | Wulfar NPC density           |
| `day length`           | `minimum`, `reduced`, `default`, `extended`, `maximum` | In-game day duration         |
| `year length`          | `minimum`, `reduced`, `default`, `extended`, `maximum` | In-game year duration        |
| `starting season`      | `spring`, `summer`, `autumn`, `winter`                 | Starting season              |
| `precipitation`        | `0` (sunny) to `6` (soggy)                             | Rain level                   |
| `terrain aspect`       | `smooth`, `normal`, `rocky`                            | Terrain roughness            |
| `terrain height`       | `flat`, `normal`, `varied`                             | Terrain height variation     |
| `structure decay`      | `low`, `medium`, `high`                                | Building decay rate          |

Example Configs [#example-configs]

Casual PvE [#casual-pve]

```
mode = custom
invasion difficulty = easy
monster density = low
day length = extended
structure decay = low
keep server world alive = true
```

Hard Survival [#hard-survival]

```
mode = custom
invasion difficulty = hard
monster density = high
monster population = high
day length = reduced
precipitation = 5
structure decay = high
```

> 📝 **Note:** Aska supports a max of **4 players** in co-op multiplayer.

Related Guides [#related-guides]

* [GSLT Token](/docs/aska/gslt-token)
* [Region Setup](/docs/aska/region-setup)
* [How to Join Your Server](/docs/aska/join-server)