Enshrouded Server Troubleshooting
Fix common Enshrouded server problems — connection issues, config resets, crashes, and performance.
Config Resets to Defaults
Cause: Invalid JSON in enshrouded_server.json. Enshrouded silently overwrites the file.
Fix: Always validate JSON syntax before saving. Use an online JSON validator.
Server Crash on Start
Cause: Duplicate passwords in userGroups.
Fix: Every group must have a unique password. Admin password cannot match server password.
Server Not in Browser
- Update the server to latest version
- Wait 5–15 minutes after startup
- Try direct IP connect as workaround
- Verify ports 15636 + 15637 (TCP + UDP) are open
Version Mismatch
Update server: app_update 2278520 validate
"Server Overloaded" Messages
Known issue. Restart the server, reduce spawn rates, group players together. See Performance Guide.
Character Not Saving
Disable Steam Cloud: Steam → Library → right-click Enshrouded → Properties → toggle Cloud off.
Connection Failed
Verify ports 15636, 15637 are open for both TCP and UDP, inbound and outbound.
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