> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://wiki.longvinter.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Server Configuration

> Detailed guide for configuring your Longvinter server.

This guide provides a comprehensive explanation of each configuration option for your Longvinter server. These settings can be found in the `Game.ini` file located at `~/longvinter-server/Longvinter/Saved/Config/LinuxServer/Game.ini`.

<Note>
  Remember to restart your server after making changes to the configuration file for the new settings to take effect.
</Note>

## Server Configuration

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion icon="server" title="Server Settings">
    <ParamField path="ServerName" type="string" default="Unnamed Island">
      Sets the name that appears in the server browser.

      **Note:** Avoid using "OFFICIAL" in the name to prevent confusion with officially hosted servers.

      **Example:** `[EU-WEST] Arlo's Hangout`
    </ParamField>

    <ParamField path="ServerMOTD" type="string" default="Welcome to Longvinter Island!">
      Sets the Message of the Day displayed on signs around the island.

      **Example:** `Welcome to Arlo's Hangout`
    </ParamField>

    <ParamField path="MaxPlayers" type="integer" default="32">
      Sets the maximum number of players that can connect simultaneously.

      **Example:** `64`
    </ParamField>

    <ParamField path="Password" type="string" default="">
      Sets a password for the server. Leave empty for no password.

      **Note:** Use only numbers and letters.

      **Example:** `arloisbest123`
    </ParamField>

    <ParamField path="CommunityWebsite" type="string" default="www.longvinter.com">
      Promotes a website, displayed with the server message and openable in-game.

      **Example:** `discord.gg/longvinter`
    </ParamField>

    <ParamField path="ServerTag" type="string" default="none">
      Adds a tag for easier server searching.

      **Note:** Use only **one** tag and avoid the word "OFFICIAL" to distinguish from official servers.

      **Example:** `PVE`
    </ParamField>
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion icon="users-rectangle" title="Gameplay Settings">
    <ParamField path="CoopPlay" type="boolean" default="false">
      Enables or disables cooperative play mode.

      **Example:** `false`
    </ParamField>

    <ParamField path="CheckVPN" type="boolean" default="true">
      Enables or disables VPN checking for connecting players.

      **Example:** `true`
    </ParamField>

    <ParamField path="CoopSpawn" type="integer" default="0">
      Sets the cooperative spawn point on the island.

      **Example:** `0`
    </ParamField>

    <ParamField path="PVP" type="boolean" default="true">
      Enables or disables Player versus Player combat.

      **Example:** `false`
    </ParamField>

    <ParamField path="TentDecay" type="boolean" default="true">
      Enables or disables tent decay to manage abandoned tents.

      **Example:** `true`
    </ParamField>

    <ParamField path="MaxTents" type="integer" default="2">
      Sets the maximum number of tents players can place on the server.

      **Example:** `3`
    </ParamField>

    <ParamField path="ChestRespawnTime" type="integer" default="600">
      Sets the maximum respawn time (in seconds) for loot chests.

      **Example:** `900`
    </ParamField>

    <ParamField path="DisableWanderingTraders" type="boolean" default="false">
      Disables wandering traders from spawning

      **Example:** `false`
    </ParamField>
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion icon="user-gear" title="Admin Settings">
    <ParamField path="AdminSteamID" type="string" default="">
      Assigns admin privileges to specified EOS IDs. You can get EOS ID from game settings.

      **Note:** Add multiple IDs by separating them with a single space.

      **Example:** `00023652dd9b4673be20d4f83ab42c5b 0002365d948ad82f373be20d4ff8ab42c5b`
    </ParamField>

    <ParamField path="RestartTime24h" type="integer">
      Sets the daily restart time for the server (in 24-hour format).

      **Example:** `6`
    </ParamField>

    <ParamField path="SaveBackups" type="boolean" default="false">
      Saves backups once a day to two different folders

      **Example:** `true`
    </ParamField>
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Example Configuration

Here's an example of a fully configured `Game.ini` file:

```ini theme={null}
[/Game/Blueprints/Server/GI_AdvancedSessions.GI_AdvancedSessions_C]
ServerName=[EU-WEST] Arlo's Hangout
ServerMOTD=Welcome to Arlo's Hangout
MaxPlayers=64
Password=
CommunityWebsite=discord.gg/longvinter
CoopPlay=false
CheckVPN=true
CoopSpawn=0
Tag=none
ChestRespawnTime=900
DisableWanderingTraders=false

[/Game/Blueprints/Server/GM_Longvinter.GM_Longvinter_C]
AdminSteamID=00023652dd9b4673be20d4f83ab42c5b 0002365d948ad82f373be20d4ff8ab42c5b
PVP=false
TentDecay=true
MaxTents=3
RestartTime24h=6
SaveBackups=true
```

## Server Parameters

When running your Longvinter server, you can use the following parameters to customize its behavior:

<ParamField query="-GamePort" type="integer" default="7777">
  Sets the port that the game uses for client connections.

  **Example:** `-GamePort=7777`
</ParamField>

You can use these parameters when starting your server. For example:

```shell theme={null}
LongvinterServer.exe -GamePort=7777
```

## Getting Help

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="FAQ" icon="question" href="/server/faq">
    Check our server FAQ page to find solutions for common issues.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Discord" icon="discord" href="https://discord.gg/longvinter">
    Ask qeustions in our #dedicated-server-help channel located in our Discord server.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>