# Fika Configuration Reference (fika.jsonc) (/docs/escape-from-tarkov/fika-config-reference) import { Step, Steps } from 'fumadocs-ui/components/steps'; `fika.jsonc` is the main configuration file for Fika co-op behaviour — friendly fire, the revive system, shared quests, item sending, required client mods, and more. This page explains every field worth changing, and — importantly — which fields the panel **manages for you** (editing those by hand does nothing, because they're rewritten on every boot). Where It Lives [#where-it-lives] ``` SPT/user/mods/fika-server/assets/configs/fika.jsonc ``` It's generated on the server's first boot. Edit it in the [XGamingServer panel](https://panel.xgamingserver.com) **File Manager** with the server **stopped**, then start the server to apply. Some fields are overwritten automatically every time the server starts (see below). Set those through the **Startup** tab instead — editing them in the file has no effect. Panel-Managed Fields — Don't Edit These [#panel-managed-fields--dont-edit-these] On every boot, your server sets these for you so networking and headless just work. Change them via the **Startup** tab, not the file: | Field | Managed value | Set it via | | -------------------------------------- | ------------------- | ------------------------------------------- | | `server.SPT.http.ip` / `backendIp` | `0.0.0.0` | (automatic) | | `server.SPT.http.port` / `backendPort` | your server port | (automatic) | | `natPunchServer.enable` | `true` | (automatic) | | `natPunchServer.port` | your NAT punch port | **Fika NAT Punch Port** startup variable | | `headless.profiles.amount` | `0` | **Fika Headless Profiles** startup variable | Also **do not clear `server.apiKey`** — it powers the [Fika Admin](/docs/escape-from-tarkov/manage-your-server) tab in the panel. Co-op Gameplay (client section) [#co-op-gameplay-client-section] These control how raids play for everyone. Defaults shown. | Field | Default | What it does | | ---------------------------------------- | ----------------- | -------------------------------------------------- | | `client.friendlyFire` | `true` | Players can damage each other in raid. | | `client.useBtr` | `true` | Enable the BTR shuttle. | | `client.useInertia` | `true` | Movement inertia (live-Tarkov feel). | | `client.sharedQuestProgression` | `false` | Share quest progress across the group. | | `client.canEditRaidSettings` | `true` | Let the host change raid settings before starting. | | `client.enableTransits` | `true` | Allow map-to-map transits. | | `client.anyoneCanStartRaid` | `false` | Let any member start the raid, not just the host. | | `client.pmcFoundInRaid` | `false` | Mark items brought in by PMCs as Found-in-Raid. | | `client.dynamicVExfils` | `false` | Dynamic vehicle extracts. | | `client.allowFreeCam` | `false` | Allow free camera (spectating). | | `client.allowNamePlates` | `true` | Show teammate name plates. | | `client.forceSaveOnDeath` | `false` | Save on death (discourages alt-F4 to dodge death). | | `client.instantLoad` / `client.fastLoad` | `false` / `false` | Faster raid loading. | | `client.blacklistedItems` | `[]` | Item tpl IDs banned from raids. | Required & optional client mods [#required--optional-client-mods] ```jsonc "client": { "mods": { "required": [], // mods every player MUST have to join "optional": [] // mods checked but not enforced } } ``` This is how "required client mods" are enforced — see [Server vs Client Mods](/docs/escape-from-tarkov/server-vs-client-mods). Prefer the panel's **Client Mod Sync** (in the SPT Mods tab) so players are kept in step automatically — see [Install Mods](/docs/escape-from-tarkov/install-mods). Revive system (client.reviveConfig) [#revive-system-clientreviveconfig] Off by default. Turn it on to let downed players be revived instead of instantly dying. | Field | Default | What it does | | --------------- | ------- | ------------------------------------------- | | `enabled` | `false` | Enable the revive/knockdown system. | | `maxRevives` | `0` | Revives per player (`0` = infinite). | | `bleedoutTime` | `60` | Seconds a downed player has before dying. | | `reviveTime` | `5` | Seconds it takes to revive someone. | | `headshotKills` | `false` | Headshots kill outright (no knockdown). | | `grenadesKills` | `false` | Grenades kill outright. | | `allowLooting` | `false` | Loot a downed player before they bleed out. | Server Behaviour (server section) [#server-behaviour-server-section] | Field | Default | What it does | | -------------------------------- | ------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | `server.allowItemSending` | `true` | Allow the item-sending feature (used by [Fika Admin](/docs/escape-from-tarkov/manage-your-server)). | | `server.itemSendingStorageTime` | `7` | Days a sent item waits in the mailbox. | | `server.sentItemsLoseFIR` | `true` | Sent items lose Found-in-Raid status. | | `server.launcherListAllProfiles` | `true` | Show all profiles in the launcher list. | | `server.sessionTimeout` | `5` | Minutes before an idle session times out. | | `server.adminIds` | `[]` | Profile IDs treated as Fika admins (for the in-game admin bot). | | `server.SPT.disableSPTChatBots` | `false` | Disable the SPT trader/chat bots. | Discord webhook (server.webhook) [#discord-webhook-serverwebhook] ```jsonc "webhook": { "enabled": false, "name": "Fika Server", "url": "" // paste a Discord webhook URL and set enabled: true } ``` Posts server events to a Discord channel. Headless (headless section) [#headless-headless-section] Beyond the panel-managed `profiles.amount`, these tune headless behaviour: | Field | Default | What it does | | ------------------------------------ | ------- | ---------------------------------------------------------- | | `headless.setLevelToAverageOfLobby` | `true` | Match the headless character's level to the lobby average. | | `headless.restartAfterAmountOfRaids` | `1` | Restart the headless client after this many raids. | See [Headless Client](/docs/escape-from-tarkov/headless-client). JSONC Syntax [#jsonc-syntax] `fika.jsonc` allows `//` comments, but it's still structured JSON — a stray comma or missing bracket will stop the server from starting. Back the file up before editing, and if the server won't boot after a change, revert it (see [Troubleshooting](/docs/escape-from-tarkov/troubleshooting)). Related [#related] * [Configure Your Server](/docs/escape-from-tarkov/configure-your-server) * [Manage Your Server (Fika Admin)](/docs/escape-from-tarkov/manage-your-server) * [Play with Friends](/docs/escape-from-tarkov/play-with-friends)