How to Configure Your Quake 3 Server
Complete Quake 3 server configuration guide — hostname, game types, maps, and RCON.
Quake 3 uses server.cfg in the baseq3/ directory.
Key Settings
seta sv_hostname "My Q3 Server"
seta sv_maxclients 16
seta g_gametype 0
seta rconPassword "secretpass"
seta sv_pure 1
seta fraglimit 25
seta timelimit 15Game Types
| Value | Mode |
|---|---|
| 0 | Free For All |
| 1 | Tournament (1v1) |
| 3 | Team Deathmatch |
| 4 | Capture The Flag |
Ports
| Port | Protocol |
|---|---|
| 27960 | UDP |
PAK0.PK3
The server requires pak0.pk3 from a legitimate Quake 3 installation in baseq3/.
Custom Maps
Upload .pk3 map files to baseq3/. Add to mapcycle.txt for rotation.
RCON
Set rconPassword in config. Connect via any Q3 RCON tool.
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