Stationeers Dedicated-Server Settings Guide
Stationeers creates a setting.xml after its first start, but launch arguments are the more reliable way to declare important values. This avoids editing a file that the launcher later replaces or ignores.
Settings that decide whether players can join
| Setting | Example | Reason to set it explicitly |
|---|---|---|
ServerName | My Station | Identifies the server in the browser. |
ServerVisible | true | Controls browser discovery. |
GamePort | 27016 | Player traffic. |
UpdatePort | 27015 | Steam update/query path. |
ServerPassword | secret | Private access. |
ServerMaxPlayers | 10 | Slot ceiling; size the host for it. |
Use the command line as the source of truth
rocketstation_DedicatedServer.x86_64 \
-settings ServerName "My Station" ServerVisible true \
GamePort 27016 UpdatePort 27015 ServerMaxPlayers 10Keep values in one managed launch configuration. If a hand-edited XML value appears ignored, compare the actual process arguments and startup log before editing again.
The exact defaults can change with the game branch. The panel's assigned port and supported settings are authoritative for a hosted server.
See the browser troubleshooting guide and managed Stationeers hosting.