# How To Configure Your Myth of Empires Server (/docs/myth-of-empires/configure-your-server)



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Myth of Empires uses Unreal Engine configuration files to manage server settings. The main configuration files are `GameUserSettings.ini` and `Game.ini`, which control everything from gameplay rates to server visibility.

Startup Parameters [#startup-parameters]

The most common settings are available in the panel.

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    Open the XGamingServer Panel [#1-open-the-xgamingserver-panel]

    Log in to the [XGamingServer Panel](https://panel.xgamingserver.com).
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    Go to Startup [#2-go-to-startup]

    In the sidebar, click **Startup**.
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    Adjust Settings [#3-adjust-settings]

    Common startup settings include:

    * **Server Name** - The name shown in the server browser
    * **Max Players** - Maximum concurrent players
    * **Server Password** - Password to join the server
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Configuration Files [#configuration-files]

For advanced settings, edit the configuration files directly.

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    Open Files [#1-open-files]

    In the sidebar, click **Files**.
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    Navigate to the Config Directory [#2-navigate-to-the-config-directory]

    Navigate to the configuration directory where `GameUserSettings.ini` and `Game.ini` are located. This is typically in the `Saved/Config/WindowsServer/` or `Saved/Config/LinuxServer/` directory.
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    Edit GameUserSettings.ini [#3-edit-gameusersettingsini]

    This file controls core server settings. Common settings include:

    ```
    [ServerSettings]
    ServerName=My Server
    MaxPlayers=70
    ServerPassword=
    AdminPassword=YourAdminPassword
    DifficultyOffset=0.5
    ```
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    Edit Game.ini [#4-edit-gameini]

    This file controls gameplay-specific settings such as:

    * Experience multipliers
    * Harvesting rates
    * Taming speeds
    * Day/night cycle length
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    Save and Restart [#5-save-and-restart]

    After making changes, click **Save** and **restart** your server for the settings to take effect.

    > ⚠️ **Warning:** Incorrect configuration values can prevent your server from starting. Always make a backup before editing configuration files. You can create one from **Backups** in the sidebar.

    > 💡 **Tip:** For more specific setting questions, check the game's community resources or join our [Discord](https://discord.xgamingserver.com) for help.
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