# Barotrauma Server Guides (/docs/barotrauma)



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import { Rocket, Settings, Shield, Puzzle, Wrench, Users, Lock, Sword, Map, Terminal, AlertTriangle, Anchor } from "lucide-react";

Barotrauma is a co-op submarine survival game developed by FakeFish and Undertow Games. Players crew a submarine navigating the oceans of Jupiter's moon Europa, battling creatures, managing systems, and surviving together. These guides will help you get your XGamingServer Barotrauma server configured and running smoothly.

Getting Started [#getting-started]

Connect and configure your server.

<Cards>
  <Card icon={<Rocket />} title="Connect to Your Server" description="Join your Barotrauma server." href="/docs/barotrauma/connect-to-your-server" />

  <Card icon={<Settings />} title="Configure Your Server" description="Full reference for serversettings.xml — all options explained." href="/docs/barotrauma/configure-your-server" />

  <Card icon={<Lock />} title="Set a Password" description="Password protect your server." href="/docs/barotrauma/set-a-password" />
</Cards>

Server Management [#server-management]

Manage admins, players, and server state.

<Cards>
  <Card icon={<Shield />} title="Adding Admins" description="Grant admin and moderator permissions with presets and fine-grained control." href="/docs/barotrauma/adding-admins" />

  <Card icon={<Settings />} title="Change Server Name" description="Update your server's display name." href="/docs/barotrauma/change-server-name" />

  <Card icon={<Users />} title="Max Players" description="Change the maximum player count." href="/docs/barotrauma/max-players" />

  <Card icon={<Wrench />} title="Reset Server" description="Wipe and reinstall your server." href="/docs/barotrauma/reset-server" />

  <Card icon={<Terminal />} title="Console Commands" description="Full reference for all admin console commands." href="/docs/barotrauma/console-commands" />
</Cards>

Gameplay & Modes [#gameplay--modes]

<Cards>
  <Card icon={<Map />} title="Game Modes" description="Sandbox, Mission, Campaign, and PvP — what they are and how to configure them." href="/docs/barotrauma/game-modes" />

  <Card icon={<Anchor />} title="Campaign Mode" description="Set up persistent co-op campaign, manage saves, and configure permadeath." href="/docs/barotrauma/campaign-mode" />

  <Card icon={<Rocket />} title="Change Submarine" description="Switch to a different sub or add a custom submarine." href="/docs/barotrauma/change-submarine" />

  <Card icon={<Sword />} title="Karma System" description="Enable and configure the anti-griefing karma system." href="/docs/barotrauma/karma-system" />
</Cards>

Customization [#customization]

<Cards>
  <Card icon={<Puzzle />} title="Install Mods" description="Add Steam Workshop mods to your server." href="/docs/barotrauma/install-mods" />
</Cards>

Troubleshooting [#troubleshooting]

<Cards>
  <Card icon={<AlertTriangle />} title="Troubleshooting" description="Fix connection issues, auth errors, mod problems, and more." href="/docs/barotrauma/troubleshooting" />
</Cards>

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