How to Configure Your Holdfast: Nations At War Server

Learn how to configure your Holdfast: Nations At War dedicated server using the serverconfig_default.cfg file.

Holdfast: Nations At War server configuration is managed through the serverconfig_default.cfg file located in the server's root directory. This file controls everything from the server name and password to game modes, player limits, and admin access.

Editing the Configuration File

Open the XGamingServer panel

Navigate to Files

In the sidebar, click Files.

Open the config file

Open serverconfig_default.cfg in the server root directory.

Edit your settings

Modify the values you want to change (see the reference tables below).

Save and restart

Click Save and start your server.

📝 Note: Always stop your server before editing the config file. Some changes may not apply correctly if the server is running, and the server may overwrite your changes on shutdown.

Server Identity Settings

These settings control how your server appears to players:

Setting	Description	Example
`server_name`	Name displayed in the server browser	`server_name My Holdfast Server`
`server_password`	Password required to join (blank = no password)	`server_password secret123`
`max_players`	Maximum number of players allowed	`max_players 150`
`server_region`	Region code for server browser filtering	`server_region 0`

For detailed guides on each setting:

Game Mode Settings

Holdfast supports multiple game modes. Configure the active mode and its settings:

Setting	Description	Example
`game_mode`	Active game mode	`game_mode 0`
`round_time_minutes`	Round duration in minutes	`round_time_minutes 15`
`auto_balance_teams`	Automatically balance team sizes	`auto_balance_teams true`
`friendly_fire`	Enable friendly fire damage	`friendly_fire false`
`allow_spectators`	Allow players to spectate	`allow_spectators true`

See our full Change Game Mode guide for all game mode options and values.

Game Mode Values

Value	Game Mode
`0`	Army Battlefield
`1`	Army Deathmatch
`2`	Army Siege
`3`	Naval Battlefield

Admin Settings

Configure who can administer your server:

Setting	Description	Example
`admin_steam_id_64`	Steam64 IDs of admin players	`admin_steam_id_64 76561198012345678`
`admin_password`	Password for admin login (if using password auth)	`admin_password adminpass`

Multiple admins can be added by listing each Steam64 ID on a separate admin_steam_id_64 line. See our Adding Admins guide for step-by-step instructions.

Map Rotation

The map rotation determines which maps are played and in what order. Maps are configured in the config file as a list:

map_rotation KF-BattleofWaterloo
map_rotation KF-FortBaxter
map_rotation KF-PortRoyal
map_rotation KF-TheFarm

💡 Tip: The server cycles through maps in the order listed. You can include the same map multiple times if you want it to appear more frequently in the rotation.

Gameplay Tweaks

Setting	Description	Default
`spawn_protection_time`	Seconds of invulnerability after spawning	`3`
`class_limit_enabled`	Enable class limits per team	`false`
`officer_limit`	Maximum officers per team (if class limits enabled)	`2`
`musician_limit`	Maximum musicians per team	`2`
`cavalry_limit`	Maximum cavalry per team	`4`
`allow_flag_bearer`	Allow the flag bearer class	`true`
`allow_sapper`	Allow the sapper class	`true`

Network Settings

Setting	Description	Default
`server_port`	Game port	`20100`
`tick_rate`	Server tick rate (higher = smoother but more CPU)	`30`
`max_ping`	Maximum allowed player ping (0 = no limit)	`0`

📝 Note: The server_port in the config should match what's assigned in the Network tab on the XGamingServer panel. If they don't match, players won't be able to connect.

Example Configuration

Here's a complete example serverconfig_default.cfg:

// Server Identity
server_name [US East] Army Battlefield | XGaming Community
server_password
max_players 100
server_region 0

// Game Mode
game_mode 0
round_time_minutes 15
auto_balance_teams true
friendly_fire false
allow_spectators true

// Admin Access
admin_steam_id_64 76561198012345678
admin_steam_id_64 76561198087654321

// Map Rotation
map_rotation KF-BattleofWaterloo
map_rotation KF-FortBaxter
map_rotation KF-PortRoyal

// Gameplay
spawn_protection_time 3
class_limit_enabled false
allow_flag_bearer true
allow_sapper true

// Network
server_port 20100
tick_rate 30
max_ping 0

💡 Tip: If the server fails to start after a config change, check the Console output for error messages. A common issue is syntax errors in the config file. Double-check that each setting is on its own line and values don't contain unexpected characters.

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