Colony Survival server settings: Startup and configuration

Use World name, Server name and Maximum Players in Startup to configure Colony Survival.

Apply a Startup change

  1. Stop the server between sessions. For a save-related change, make a backup first.
  2. Open Startup → Variables, enter a value accepted by the field and wait for it to save.
  3. Start the server and check the result in game. If startup stops, read the first Console error before making another change.
Open Startup → Variables for the controls exposed by this server. This demonstration hides private values; file edits are made through Files.
Colony Survival settings reference
Panel fieldPurpose and accepted values
World nameIdentifies the world or save to load. Record the original value before changing it; another name can select a different save. Up to 32 characters.
Server nameThe name players see when looking for the session. Use a distinctive name so it is easy to distinguish from other servers. Up to 32 characters.
Maximum PlayersControls how many players the game accepts at once. This is a game setting; the hosting plan’s player estimate is a sizing suggestion.

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Documentation

Server configuration reference

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