# How to Change Max Players on Your Conan Exiles Server (/docs/conan-exiles/player-slots)



import { Step, Steps } from 'fumadocs-ui/components/steps';

In `Game.ini`:

```ini
[/Script/Engine.GameSession]
MaxPlayers=40
```

Or via startup parameter: `-MaxPlayers=40`

Recommendations [#recommendations]

* Official servers use **40 players** (reduced from 70 for stability)
* 40 is the practical recommended cap for most hardware
* More players = more bases, thralls, and AI = exponential performance cost
* Use NVMe storage and monitor during Purge events (CPU spikes)

Related Guides [#related-guides]

* [Server Configuration](/docs/conan-exiles/server-config)