# How To Configure Your Assetto Corsa Server (/docs/assetto-corsa/configure-your-server) Assetto Corsa server configuration is handled through two main files in the `cfg/` directory: `server_cfg.ini` for server settings and `entry_list.ini` for car entries. Using Startup Settings [#using-startup-settings] For common settings, use the panel's **Startup** page: 1. Log in to the [XGamingServer Panel](https://panel.xgamingserver.com) 2. Click **Startup** in the sidebar 3. Adjust fields like **Server Name**, **Track**, **Max Players** 4. Restart from the **Console** page Editing server_cfg.ini [#editing-server_cfgini] For full control, edit the config files directly. Click **Files** in the sidebar and navigate to `cfg/`. *** [SERVER] Section [#server-section] | Setting | Description | Default | | --------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------- | ----------- | | `NAME` | Server name in the browser | `AC Server` | | `CARS` | Available car models (semicolon-separated) | | | `TRACK` | Track folder name | `monza` | | `CONFIG_TRACK` | Track layout (empty = default) | *(empty)* | | `SUN_ANGLE` | Time of day (-80 to 80; 16 ≈ 2pm) | `16` | | `MAX_CLIENTS` | Max players (must match entry\_list.ini car count) | `24` | | `RACE_OVER_TIME` | Seconds after winner finishes before race ends for others | `60` | | `ALLOWED_TYRES_OUT` | Wheels allowed off track (0–4; -1 = no limit) | `2` | | `UDP_PORT` | Game UDP port | `9600` | | `TCP_PORT` | Game TCP port (must match UDP) | `9600` | | `HTTP_PORT` | Lobby registration port | `8081` | | `REGISTER_TO_LOBBY` | Show in public browser (1 = yes, 0 = hidden) | `1` | | `PICKUP_MODE_ENABLED` | 1 = any player can take any listed car; 0 = locked slots | `1` | | `SLEEP_TIME` | Milliseconds between server loops (1 = low latency) | `1` | | `LOOP_MODE` | 1 = restart sessions after race; 0 = server closes after race | `1` | | `PASSWORD` | Join password (empty = public) | *(empty)* | | `ADMIN_PASSWORD` | Password for `/admin` command in-game | | | `WELCOME_MESSAGE` | Path to welcome message file | *(empty)* | > ⚠️ **Important:** `MAX_CLIENTS` must not exceed the number of `[CAR_N]` entries in `entry_list.ini`. Every player needs a car slot. Voting [#voting] | Setting | Description | Default | | --------------- | ---------------------------------- | ------- | | `VOTING_QUORUM` | % of votes needed to pass a vote | `75` | | `VOTE_DURATION` | Seconds voting stays open | `20` | | `KICK_QUORUM` | % of votes needed to kick a player | `85` | *** Session Sections [#session-sections] You can define **\[PRACTICE]**, **\[QUALIFY]**, and **\[RACE]** sessions. Set `TIME=0` on a section to disable it. ```ini [PRACTICE] NAME=Practice TIME=0 ; Minutes (0 = unlimited) IS_OPEN=1 ; 1 = allow join mid-session [QUALIFY] NAME=Qualifying TIME=15 ; Minutes IS_OPEN=1 [RACE] NAME=Race LAPS=10 ; Number of laps WAIT_TIME=60 ; Seconds to ready up before start IS_OPEN=2 ; 0=closed, 1=open, 2=open until first car passes start ``` > 💡 **Tip:** Set `LOOP_MODE=1` to cycle sessions continuously. Without it, the server shuts down after the race ends. *** [DYNAMIC_TRACK] Section [#dynamic_track-section] Controls track rubber buildup — simulates the track "rubbering in" over time. | Setting | Description | Default | | ------------------ | --------------------------------------------- | ------- | | `SESSION_START` | Track grip at session start (0–100%) | `98` | | `RANDOMNESS` | How much grip varies | `2` | | `SESSION_TRANSFER` | % of grip gained that carries to next session | `50` | | `LAP_GAIN` | Grip gain per lap from all cars combined | `132` | *** [WEATHER_0] Section [#weather_0-section] | Setting | Description | Default | | -------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------- | --------- | | `GRAPHICS` | Weather preset (folder name from `content/weather/`) | `3_clear` | | `BASE_TEMPERATURE_AMBIENT` | Ambient temperature in °C | `23` | | `BASE_TEMPERATURE_ROAD` | Road temp offset (added to ambient) | `7` | > 💡 **Tip:** Add `[WEATHER_1]`, `[WEATHER_2]` etc. for weather cycling during the session. *** [ASSIST_RULES] Section [#assist_rules-section] | Setting | Description | Values | | -------------------- | ----------------- | ---------------------------------- | | `TC_ALLOWED` | Traction control | 0 = off, 1 = factory only, 2 = any | | `ABS_ALLOWED` | Anti-lock braking | 0 = off, 1 = factory only, 2 = any | | `STABILITY_ALLOWED` | Stability control | 0 = disabled, 1 = enabled | | `AUTOCLUTCH_ALLOWED` | Auto-clutch | 0 = disabled, 1 = enabled | *** [REALISM] Section [#realism-section] | Setting | Description | Default | | ----------------------- | ------------------------------------ | ------- | | `TYRE_WEAR_RATE` | 0 = no wear, 100 = realistic | `100` | | `FUEL_RATE` | 0 = no fuel use, 100 = realistic | `100` | | `DAMAGE_MULTIPLIER` | 0 = no damage, 100 = realistic | `100` | | `TYRE_BLANKETS_ALLOWED` | Allow warm tyres at race start | `0` | | `FORCE_VIRTUAL_MIRROR` | Force virtual mirror for all players | `0` | *** Editing entry_list.ini [#editing-entry_listini] Each `[CAR_N]` entry is one player slot: ```ini [CAR_0] MODEL=ks_ferrari_488_gt3 ; Car folder name (must exist in content/cars/) SKIN=rosso_corsa ; Skin folder name SPECTATOR_MODE=0 ; 1 = spectator slot DRIVERNAME= ; Lock slot to a driver name (empty = anyone) TEAM= ; Team name GUID= ; Lock slot to a Steam GUID (empty = anyone) BALLAST=0 ; Extra weight in kg RESTRICTOR=0 ; Engine power restrictor (0–100%) ``` **Pickup mode** (`PICKUP_MODE_ENABLED=1`): Any player can take any available slot with a matching car model. Without pickup mode, slots are assigned in order. **Spectator slots**: Set `SPECTATOR_MODE=1` on a CAR entry to make it spectate-only. *** Example Full Configuration [#example-full-configuration] ```ini [SERVER] NAME=XGaming Racing Server CARS=ks_ferrari_488_gt3;ks_porsche_911_gt3_r_2016;ks_lamborghini_huracan_gt3 TRACK=spa CONFIG_TRACK= MAX_CLIENTS=16 PICKUP_MODE_ENABLED=1 LOOP_MODE=1 REGISTER_TO_LOBBY=1 ADMIN_PASSWORD=MySecurePass123 UDP_PORT=9600 TCP_PORT=9600 HTTP_PORT=8081 [PRACTICE] NAME=Free Practice TIME=0 IS_OPEN=1 [QUALIFY] NAME=Qualifying TIME=10 IS_OPEN=1 [RACE] NAME=Race LAPS=15 WAIT_TIME=60 IS_OPEN=2 [DYNAMIC_TRACK] SESSION_START=95 RANDOMNESS=2 SESSION_TRANSFER=50 LAP_GAIN=132 [WEATHER_0] GRAPHICS=3_clear BASE_TEMPERATURE_AMBIENT=22 BASE_TEMPERATURE_ROAD=6 ``` > 💡 **Tip:** Need help with configuration? Join our [Discord](https://discord.xgamingserver.com) for support. Related Guides [#related-guides] * [Change Track](/docs/assetto-corsa/change-track) * [Install Custom Cars & Tracks](/docs/assetto-corsa/install-mods) * [Admin Commands](/docs/assetto-corsa/admin-commands) * [Session Setup](/docs/assetto-corsa/session-setup)