Foundry server settings: Startup and configuration

Use Server Name, Server World Name and Pause Server When Empty in Startup to configure Foundry.

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.
Foundry settings reference
Panel fieldPurpose and accepted values
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 40 characters.
Server World NameSelects the named saved factory under Savepath. Keep the original value to continue the same world; Server Name is the browser listing.
Pause Server When EmptyWill the server pause when nobody is connected. Accepted values: true, false.

File settings and Startup overrides

App.cfg receives the managed settings at startup. A renamed browser listing uses Server Name; Server World Name identifies saved progress.

Related guides

Foundry server not showing up or unable to connect · Find the right FOUNDRY save after changing a world name

Documentation

Server configuration reference · Project documentation 2

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