Apply a Startup change
- Stop the server between sessions. For a save-related change, make a backup first.
- Open Startup → Variables, enter a value accepted by the field and wait for it to save.
- Start the server and check the result in game. If startup stops, read the first Console error before making another change.
| Panel field | Purpose and accepted values |
|---|---|
| Max Players | Controls how many players the game accepts at once. This is a game setting; the hosting plan’s player estimate is a sizing suggestion. Allowed range: 1–31. |
| Game mode | Valid values are survival, endless or wilderness. |
| Cluster Name | The name players see when looking for the session. Use a distinctive name so it is easy to distinguish from other servers. |
File settings and Startup overrides
The active cluster is DoNotStarveTogether/config/server. Master and Caves are separate shards inside that cluster; neither is a replacement for the other.
Related guides
Don't Starve Together server not showing up or unable to connect · Fix Don’t Starve Together mods that work above ground but fail in caves
Documentation
Server configuration reference · Project documentation 2
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