# Server Settings (settings.json) (/docs/assetto-corsa-competizione/server-settings)



`settings.json` controls your server's identity and who can join. Most fields are also exposed in the panel's **Startup** tab.

```json
{
    "serverName": "XGamingServer ACC",
    "adminPassword": "set-in-panel",
    "password": "",
    "spectatorPassword": "",
    "carGroup": "GT3",
    "trackMedalsRequirement": -1,
    "safetyRatingRequirement": -1,
    "racecraftRatingRequirement": -1,
    "maxCarSlots": 20,
    "spectatorSlots": 0,
    "dumpLeaderboards": 1,
    "isRaceLocked": 1,
    "configVersion": 1
}
```

Key fields [#key-fields]

| Field                        | Notes                                           |
| ---------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------- |
| `serverName`                 | Name shown in the ACC server browser            |
| `adminPassword`              | Set this in the panel, not the file             |
| `password`                   | Join password — blank = public server           |
| `carGroup`                   | `FreeForAll`, `GT3`, `GT4`, `GT2`, `GTC`, `TCX` |
| `maxCarSlots`                | Player slots (match your plan)                  |
| `trackMedalsRequirement`     | Minimum track medals to join, `-1` = off        |
| `safetyRatingRequirement`    | Minimum SA rating, `-1` = off                   |
| `racecraftRatingRequirement` | Minimum RC rating, `-1` = off                   |
| `isRaceLocked`               | `1` = can't join a race in progress             |
| `dumpLeaderboards`           | `1` = write results files                       |

Car groups [#car-groups]

`carGroup` decides which cars are allowed. Use `GT3` for the classic GT World Challenge grid, `GT4` for the entry class, or `FreeForAll` to allow mixed classes.

Rating requirements [#rating-requirements]

The three `...Requirement` fields gate your server by driver rating (medals, Safety Rating, Racecraft Rating). Leave them at `-1` for an open server; raise them to keep a clean, experienced grid.

Generate a ready `settings.json` with the [ACC Config Generator](https://xgamingserver.com/tools/assetto-corsa/acc-config).