# Squad Server Tags & Rules (Browser Filters) (/docs/squad/server-tags)



The **server browser** lets players filter by tags. You control which tags your server exposes with the `Tags` and `Rules` lines in `Server.cfg` (`SquadGame/ServerConfig/Server.cfg`). Good tags = more of the *right* players finding your server.

Tags [#tags]

`Tags` describe what your server *is* — language, game modes offered, playstyle, experience level, rotation style. Space-separated, on one line:

```ini
Tags=language_en mode_invasion mode_aas mode_raas playstyle_focused exp_newplayer maprot_voting
```

Common tag families:

| Prefix       | Examples                                                        | Meaning                   |
| ------------ | --------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------- |
| `language_`  | `language_en` `language_de` `language_nl`                       | Server language(s)        |
| `mode_`      | `mode_aas` `mode_raas` `mode_invasion` `mode_skirmish`          | Game modes in rotation    |
| `playstyle_` | `playstyle_relaxed` `playstyle_focused` `playstyle_competitive` | How serious the server is |
| `exp_`       | `exp_newplayer` `exp_experienced`                               | Target experience level   |
| `maprot_`    | `maprot_voting` `maprot_fixed`                                  | Rotation style            |

> The full, current tag list is on the [Squad wiki tag reference](https://squad.fandom.com/wiki/Server_Configuration#Tag_System). Use only real tags — invented tags won't filter.

Rules [#rules]

`Rules` expose your community rules as browser tags so players know your expectations before joining. Also space-separated:

```ini
Rules=rule_no_soloing_vehicle rule_vehicle_name_claim rule_no_main_camping rule_play_objective
```

Examples include `rule_vehicle_name_claim`, `rule_play_objective`, `rule_no_main_camping`, `rule_no_soloing_vehicle`, `rule_mech_inf_restrictions`, `rule_lock_restrictions`. The full list is in the [wiki rule reference](https://squad.fandom.com/wiki/Server_Configuration#Rule_List).

Why It Matters for Discovery [#why-it-matters-for-discovery]

* Players routinely filter by `language_` and `playstyle_` — missing tags means your server never appears in those filtered searches.
* Accurate `exp_` and `playstyle_` tags reduce friction (new players find welcoming servers; competitive players find focused ones).
* Pair tags with a clear [server name](/docs/squad/change-server-name) and [MOTD](/docs/squad/server-messages-and-motd) for the best first impression.

Applying Changes [#applying-changes]

Stop the server, edit the `Tags=` and `Rules=` lines in `Server.cfg`, then restart.

Related Guides [#related-guides]

* [Server.cfg Reference](/docs/squad/server-cfg-reference)
* [Change Server Name](/docs/squad/change-server-name)
* [Server Messages & MOTD](/docs/squad/server-messages-and-motd)