# Ground Branch Server Guides (/docs/ground-branch)



import { Rocket, Settings, Shield, Wrench, Globe, Lock } from "lucide-react";

Ground Branch is a tactical shooter built on Unreal Engine 4, offering intense cooperative and PvP gameplay with a focus on realistic combat, authentic weapon handling, and methodical room-clearing. With dedicated server support, customizable game modes like Intel Retrieval and Terrorist Hunt, and a growing map pool, it's a solid choice for tactical communities looking for a private server. These guides will help you get your XGamingServer Ground Branch server set up and running.

Getting Started [#getting-started]

Find your server and connect for the first time.

<Cards>
  <Card icon={<Rocket />} title="Connect to Your Server" description="Find your server IP and join via the server browser or direct connect." href="/docs/ground-branch/connect-to-your-server" />

  <Card icon={<Settings />} title="Configure Your Server" description="Edit server settings, startup parameters, and config files." href="/docs/ground-branch/configure-your-server" />
</Cards>

Server Management [#server-management]

Control access, naming, maps, and administration.

<Cards>
  <Card icon={<Settings />} title="Change Server Name" description="Set the hostname that appears in the server browser." href="/docs/ground-branch/change-server-name" />

  <Card icon={<Lock />} title="Set a Password" description="Restrict access with a server password." href="/docs/ground-branch/set-a-password" />

  <Card icon={<Shield />} title="Adding Admins" description="Grant admin access using Steam IDs or RCON." href="/docs/ground-branch/adding-admins" />

  <Card icon={<Globe />} title="Change Map" description="Switch between maps and game modes." href="/docs/ground-branch/change-map" />
</Cards>

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