Kerbal Space Program Multiplayer

Kerbal Space Program Multiplayer server settings: Startup and configuration

Use Warp Mode, Game Mode and Server Name in Startup to configure Kerbal Space Program Multiplayer.

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.
Kerbal Space Program Multiplayer settings reference
Panel fieldPurpose and accepted values
Warp ModeSpecify the warp type. Accepted values: MCW_FORCE, MCW_VOTE, MCW_LOWEST, SUBSPACE_SIMPLE, SUBSPACE, NONE.
Game ModeSpecify the game type. Accepted values: SANDBOX, CAREER, SCIENCE.
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 48 characters.

Why a file edit can revert

Startup values are written to their mapped configuration entries when this server starts. Change a listed setting in Startup; use Files for settings that are not mapped to a panel field.

Related guides

Kerbal Space Program Multiplayer server not showing up or unable to connect · Choose a DarkMultiPlayer warp mode for a KSP server

Documentation

Server configuration reference · Project documentation 2

Kerbal Space Program MultiplayerConfigurationGame panel
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