# Icarus — Documentation

> Setup, configuration, and troubleshooting guides for Icarus on XGamingServer.

## Pages

- [How to Set Up Admin on Your Icarus Server](https://xgamingserver.com/docs/icarus/admin-setup.md): Set an admin password and use admin commands on your Icarus dedicated server — kick, ban, lobby control, and more.
- [How to Stop Your Icarus Server From Auto-Shutting Down](https://xgamingserver.com/docs/icarus/auto-shutdown.md): Disable or reconfigure the idle and empty-server auto-shutdown timers on your Icarus dedicated server using ShutdownIfNotJoinedFor and ShutdownIfEmptyFor.
- [How to Back Up and Restore Your Icarus Server](https://xgamingserver.com/docs/icarus/backup-restore.md): Back up Icarus prospect saves and configs, then restore from backup if your dedicated server crashes or corrupts.
- [How to Upload a Save to Your Icarus Server](https://xgamingserver.com/docs/icarus/import-save.md): Transfer prospect and outpost saves from your local game to your Icarus dedicated server.
- [Icarus Server Guides](https://xgamingserver.com/docs/icarus.md): Complete guides for setting up, configuring, and managing your Icarus dedicated server on XGamingServer.
- [How to Connect to Your Icarus Server](https://xgamingserver.com/docs/icarus/join-server.md): Join your Icarus dedicated server via the in-game server browser.
- [Icarus Server Launch Parameters Reference](https://xgamingserver.com/docs/icarus/launch-parameters.md): Complete command-line / startup parameter reference for the Icarus dedicated server, including ports, multihome, save dir suffix, and prospect loading.
- [How to Install Mods on Your Icarus Server](https://xgamingserver.com/docs/icarus/mod-setup.md): Install mods from NexusMods or Project Daedalus on your Icarus dedicated server by uploading them to the Paks/mods directory.
- [How to Change Max Players on Your Icarus Server](https://xgamingserver.com/docs/icarus/player-slots.md): Set the player limit on your Icarus dedicated server. Hard cap is 8 players per session.
- [How to Manage Prospects on Your Icarus Server (Create, Switch, Delete)](https://xgamingserver.com/docs/icarus/prospect-management.md): Create new prospects, switch between saved prospects, run Open World or Outposts, and delete old saves on your Icarus dedicated server.
- [How to Change Your Icarus Server Name](https://xgamingserver.com/docs/icarus/rename-server.md): Set the display name of your Icarus dedicated server in the server browser using the SteamServerName startup parameter.
- [How to Configure Your Icarus Dedicated Server](https://xgamingserver.com/docs/icarus/server-config.md): Complete Icarus ServerSettings.ini reference — server name, password, players, prospects, outposts, shutdown timers, and startup parameters.
- [How to Set a Password on Your Icarus Server](https://xgamingserver.com/docs/icarus/server-password.md): Password-protect your Icarus dedicated server so only players who know the password can join.
- [How to Update Your Icarus Server](https://xgamingserver.com/docs/icarus/update-guide.md): Update your Icarus dedicated server to the latest version so clients can connect.
- [How to Wipe and Reinstall Your Icarus Server](https://xgamingserver.com/docs/icarus/wipe-reinstall.md): Reset prospect data or do a full reinstall of your Icarus dedicated server.