How To Configure Your Squad Server
Learn how to configure your Squad dedicated server.
Squad server configuration is managed through several config files in the SquadGame/ServerConfig/ directory. Here is an overview of the key settings.
Using Startup Settings
Open the Startup Page
Log in to the XGamingServer Panel and select your Squad server. In the sidebar, click Startup.
Adjust Settings
The Startup page provides fields for common settings including server name, max players, and other launch parameters.
Restart Your Server
After making changes, restart from the Console page.
Editing Server.cfg
Open Files
In the sidebar, click Files and navigate to SquadGame/ServerConfig/.
Open Server.cfg
Open Server.cfg and adjust the settings:
ServerName="My Squad Server"
ShouldAdvertise=true
IsLANMatch=false
MaxPlayers=80
NumReservedSlots=0
PublicQueueLimit=25
AllowTeamChanges=true
PreventTeamChangeIfUnbalanced=true
EnforceTeamBalance=true
RconPassword="yourrconpassword"Save and Restart
Save the file and restart your server.
Key Configuration Files
| File | Purpose |
|---|---|
Server.cfg | Main server settings |
Admins.cfg | Admin permissions and groups |
MapRotation.cfg | Map and game mode rotation |
ServerMessages.cfg | Timed broadcast messages |
ExclusionList.cfg | Faction and layer exclusions |
Bans.cfg | Banned players list |
MOTD.cfg | Message of the Day |
Server Messages
You can set up rotating broadcast messages in ServerMessages.cfg:
// Time in seconds between messages
TimeBetweenMessages=300
// Messages
"Welcome to our server! Join our Discord for more info."
"Please follow the server rules. Type !rules in chat."
"Having fun? Consider supporting the server!"📝 Note: After making changes to any configuration file, you need to restart the server for them to take effect.
💡 Tip: Set
NumReservedSlotsto hold slots for admins and VIPs. Players with thereservepermission inAdmins.cfgcan join even when the public slots are full.
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