# Configuring Your Duckside Server (/docs/duckside/configure-your-server)



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

Duckside lets you customize various gameplay settings on your dedicated server. This guide covers how to access and modify your server configuration.

> 📝 **Note:** Duckside is in early access. Configuration options may change with game updates.

Server Configuration [#server-configuration]

<Steps>
  <Step>
    Stop Your Server [#stop-your-server]

    Access the [XGamingServer Panel](https://panel.xgamingserver.com) and **Stop** your server.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Open the Configuration File [#open-the-configuration-file]

    Go to **Files** and locate the server configuration file in the server's root directory. The settings file contains the main gameplay and server options.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Edit Server Settings [#edit-server-settings]

    Common settings you can adjust include:

    * **Server Name** — The name displayed in the server browser
    * **Max Players** — Maximum number of connected players
    * **Server Password** — Password required to join
    * **PvP Settings** — Combat rules between players
    * **Day/Night Cycle** — Speed of the day/night cycle
    * **Resource Rates** — Gathering and crafting multipliers
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Save and Start Your Server [#save-and-start-your-server]

    Save your changes and start your server to apply the new settings.
  </Step>
</Steps>

> 💡 **Tip:** Many common settings like server name, max players, and password can be changed directly from `Startup` in the panel. See [Change Server Name](/docs/duckside/change-server-name), [Max Players](/docs/duckside/max-players), and [Set a Password](/docs/duckside/set-a-password) for details.

If you need help with configuration, join our [Discord](https://discord.xgamingserver.com) and we will assist you.