How to Configure Your Stay in Tarkov Server

Learn how to configure your Stay in Tarkov (SPT/Fika) server settings, including http.json, server config, and Fika options.

Your Stay in Tarkov server runs on the SPT (Single Player Tarkov) framework — a Node.js application that handles player profiles, traders, loot, quests, and game progression. Configuration is managed through several JSON files in the server's file system, with http.json controlling network settings and various config files under Aki_Data/ controlling gameplay.

Configuration Files Overview

File Path	Purpose
`Aki_Data/Server/configs/http.json`	Network settings — IP address, port, and backend URL
`Aki_Data/Server/configs/core.json`	Core server settings — version compatibility, server name
`Aki_Data/Server/configs/gameplay.json`	Gameplay tweaks — item limits, quest settings, seasonal events
`Aki_Data/Server/configs/location.json`	Raid and map settings — loot multipliers, bot spawns per map
`Aki_Data/Server/configs/trader.json`	Trader settings — restock timers, purchase limits, flea market
`Aki_Data/Server/configs/bot.json`	AI bot settings — difficulty, spawn rates, behavior
`user/mods/fika-server/assets/configs/fika.jsonc`	Fika multiplayer settings — dedicated hosting, P2P options

Editing Configuration Files

Open the XGamingServer panel

Navigate to Files

In the sidebar, go to Files.

Open the config file

Navigate to the config file you want to edit (see paths in the table above).

Edit your settings

Modify the JSON values as needed. Be careful to maintain valid JSON syntax — misplaced commas or brackets will prevent the server from starting.

Save and restart

Click Save and restart your server.

⚠️ Warning: Always stop your server before editing configuration files. SPT loads configs at startup, so changes made while running won't take effect until the next restart, and the server may overwrite your changes when it shuts down.

Network Configuration (http.json)

The http.json file controls how your server listens for connections:

Open http.json

Navigate to Files → Aki_Data/Server/configs/http.json.

Review the settings

{
    "ip": "0.0.0.0",
    "port": 6969,
    "backendIp": "0.0.0.0",
    "backendPort": 6969,
    "webSocketPingDelayMs": 90000
}

Setting	Description	Default
`ip`	The IP address the server listens on. `0.0.0.0` means all interfaces.	`0.0.0.0`
`port`	The port the server listens on	`6969`
`backendIp`	The IP address for the backend API	`0.0.0.0`
`backendPort`	The port for the backend API	`6969`
`webSocketPingDelayMs`	WebSocket keepalive interval in milliseconds	`90000`

📝 Note: On XGamingServer, the ip and port settings are typically managed automatically. You usually don't need to change http.json unless instructed by support. The port shown on your panel matches the one configured here.

Gameplay Configuration

Loot and Economy

Edit Aki_Data/Server/configs/gameplay.json to adjust the in-raid experience:

{
    "lootItemResourceRandomization": true,
    "globalLootChanceModifier": 1.0,
    "inRaid": {
        "MIAOnRaidEnd": false,
        "saveLootOnSurvive": true,
        "carExtractBaseStandingGain": 0.25
    }
}

Setting	Description	Default
`globalLootChanceModifier`	Multiplier for loot spawn chance (1.0 = default, 2.0 = double loot)	`1.0`
`lootItemResourceRandomization`	Whether loot items have randomized resource amounts	`true`
`MIAOnRaidEnd`	Whether players go MIA if the raid timer expires	`false`
`saveLootOnSurvive`	Whether players keep their loot after surviving a raid	`true`

💡 Tip: Increasing globalLootChanceModifier to 1.5 or 2.0 creates a more casual, loot-rich experience. This is popular for servers where players want faster progression. Setting it below 1.0 creates a more hardcore, scarce-loot experience.

Bot Configuration

Edit Aki_Data/Server/configs/bot.json to control AI behavior:

Setting	Description	Default
`difficulty`	AI difficulty (`easy`, `normal`, `hard`, `impossible`)	`normal`
`maxBotCap`	Maximum number of bots active at once	Varies by map
`pmcBotEnabled`	Whether AI PMCs spawn in raids	`true`
`scavWaveQuantity`	Number of scavs per spawn wave	Varies

Trader Configuration

Edit Aki_Data/Server/configs/trader.json to customize the economy:

Setting	Description	Default
`updateTime`	How often traders restock (in seconds)	`3600`
`purchaseLimitsEnabled`	Whether traders have buy limits	`true`
`fleaMarketEnabled`	Enable or disable the flea market	`true`
`fleaMarketMinLevel`	Minimum player level to access the flea market	`15`

Fika Multiplayer Settings

The Fika configuration controls multiplayer-specific behavior:

Open Fika config

Navigate to Files → user/mods/fika-server/assets/configs/fika.jsonc.

Configure Fika settings

Key Fika settings include:

Setting	Description	Default
`server.giftedItemsLoseFIR`	Whether items sent between players lose Found in Raid status	`true`
`server.launcherListAllProfiles`	Show all profiles in the launcher (not just the logged-in user's)	`false`
`server.sessionTimeout`	How long before an inactive session expires (seconds)	`300`
`client.useBTR`	Whether the BTR (armored vehicle) spawns in Streets	`true`
`client.friendlyFire`	Whether players on the same team can damage each other	`true`
`client.dynamicVExfils`	Enable dynamic vehicle extracts	`false`

📝 Note: Fika config files use the .jsonc extension, which supports comments (lines starting with //). The comments in the file explain each setting — read them carefully before changing values.

Core Server Settings

Edit Aki_Data/Server/configs/core.json for fundamental server settings:

{
    "akiVersion": "3.9.x",
    "projectName": "SPT",
    "compatibleTarkovVersion": "0.14.x.x",
    "serverName": "SPT Server",
    "profileSaveIntervalSeconds": 15
}

Setting	Description
`serverName`	The name of your server (displayed in the launcher)
`profileSaveIntervalSeconds`	How frequently player profiles are auto-saved
`compatibleTarkovVersion`	The Tarkov version this server supports (informational — do not change)

💡 Tip: Use the Backups section in the sidebar to set up scheduled automatic backups. This protects both your configuration and player profiles against accidental changes or corruption.

Validating JSON

SPT configuration files are strict JSON. A single missing comma, extra bracket, or trailing comma will prevent the server from starting. If your server won't start after editing a config file:

Check Console on the XGamingServer panel for error messages — they usually point to the exact file and line number causing the issue.
Paste your edited file into a JSON validator like JSONLint to find syntax errors.
If all else fails, delete the problematic config file and restart — SPT will regenerate it with default values.

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