Barotrauma Server Guides
Comprehensive guides to set up, manage, and customize your Barotrauma dedicated server.
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
Connect and configure your server.
Connect to Your Server
Join your Barotrauma server.
Configure Your Server
Full reference for serversettings.xml — all options explained.
Set a Password
Password protect your server.
Server Management
Manage admins, players, and server state.
Adding Admins
Grant admin and moderator permissions with presets and fine-grained control.
Change Server Name
Update your server's display name.
Max Players
Change the maximum player count.
Reset Server
Wipe and reinstall your server.
Console Commands
Full reference for all admin console commands.
Gameplay & Modes
Game Modes
Sandbox, Mission, Campaign, and PvP — what they are and how to configure them.
Campaign Mode
Set up persistent co-op campaign, manage saves, and configure permadeath.
Change Submarine
Switch to a different sub or add a custom submarine.
Karma System
Enable and configure the anti-griefing karma system.
Customization
Troubleshooting
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