Dedicated Server Guide - Revision history

JacksonTheMaster at 12:19, 28 February 2026

2026-02-28T12:19:57Z

78.82.252.103: /* Additional info about the Linux commands */

2026-02-19T12:03:21Z

‎Additional info about the Linux commands

JacksonTheMaster at 23:34, 29 January 2026

2026-01-29T23:34:29Z

JacksonTheMaster: Updated glibc dependency on linux due to RakNet update, updated World types list verified status to jan2026

2026-01-29T22:25:34Z

Updated glibc dependency on linux due to RakNet update, updated World types list verified status to jan2026

JacksonTheMaster at 00:39, 16 January 2026

2026-01-16T00:39:43Z

JacksonTheMaster at 00:35, 16 January 2026

2026-01-16T00:35:52Z

JacksonTheMaster at 21:06, 15 January 2026

2026-01-15T21:06:42Z

JacksonTheMaster: Updated ptero egg links, updated Nat loopback warning line

2026-01-15T20:57:48Z

Updated ptero egg links, updated Nat loopback warning line

68.69.134.13: misspelt english month of october

2025-11-11T16:23:37Z

misspelt english month of october

JacksonTheMaster: Fix example command explanation texts

2025-10-31T03:04:44Z

Fix example command explanation texts

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 [https://github.com/BadDucky52 BadDucky52] has updated the [https://github.com/HaseoTM/parkervcp-eggs/blob/master/game_eggs/steamcmd_servers/stationeers/stationeers_vanilla/egg-stationeers.json older] pterodactyl egg for the current Dedicated Server:<br>
-[https://github.com/BadDucky52/PterodactylGameEggs/blob/main/egg-stationeers-additional-settings-without-user-pass.json Pterodactyl egg] by [https://github.com/BadDucky52 BadDucky52] <br>
+[https://github.com/BadDucky52/PterodactylGameEggs/blob/main/egg-stationeers.json Pterodactyl egg] by [https://github.com/BadDucky52 BadDucky52] <br>
-[https://github.com/BadDucky52/PterodactylGameEggs/blob/main/egg-Stationeers-ServerUI.json Pterodactyl egg ] with [https://github.com/SteamServerUI/StationeersServerUI StationeersServerUI] by [https://github.com/BadDucky52 BadDucky52] & the [https://github.com/orgs/SteamServerUI/people StationeersServerUI Team]<br>
+[https://github.com/BadDucky52/PterodactylGameEggs/blob/main/egg-stationeers--bep-in-ex.json Pterodactyl egg with bepinex] by [https://github.com/BadDucky52 BadDucky52] <br>
 == DIY Solutions ==

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 ===== Additional info about the Linux commands =====
 * LocalIpAddress 0.0.0.0 is required to allow the server to bind to all network interfaces on your Linux Server. On some distros, you might wanna specify the actual interface IP instead.
-* The server starts with the specified values, but technically in the background (& sign at the end of the command). You can foreground it again by using <code fg </fg>
+* The server starts with the specified values, but technically in the background (& sign at the end of the command). You can foreground it again by using <code>fg</code>
 * tail -f debug.log runs in the foreground, showing the log output in your current attached terminal.
 * When you now Ctrl+C, '''the server will not stop''' - instead it will remain in the '''background as long as your session is open''' If you, for example, disconnect your SSH connection the server will stop because an ending SSH connection typically sends a SIGHUP (hangup signal) to all processes in the session, including background processes,. You might wanna look into using [https://youtu.be/UxbiDtEXuxg?si=_j3MumpVcCCk4xGQ tmux].

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 ==== Linux ====
 <big>Attention: The current Build requires a '''very recent Linux OS''' (if using Linux) due to the Glibc dependency listed below.</big>
-* '''Glibc 2.41 or above''': Debian '''Trixie''' (13) ''recommended'', (Ubuntu '''25'''.04, 25.10 (and above), anything with Glibc 2.41 and above (check with <code>ldd --version</code>)
+* '''Glibc 2.40 or above''': Debian '''Trixie''' (13) ''recommended'', (Ubuntu '''25'''.04, 25.10 (and above), anything with Glibc 2.40 and above (check with <code>ldd --version</code>)
 '''Stationeers now (Jan 2026) now uses an optimized new version of RakNet (Networking protocol) to manage network connections and connectivity. You require an up-to-date, recent OS to run the Server successfully.'''
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 * Debian 12 (Bookworm, stable): glibc 2.36
 * Debian 11 (Bullseye, oldstable/previous stable) and below: glibc 2.31 (Debian 11) or even older (e.g., 2.28 in Debian 10)
 * Ubuntu 22.04 LTS (Jammy Jellyfish) and below: glibc 2.35 (22.04) or older (e.g., 2.31 in 20.04)
 * RHEL 9 clones (Rocky Linux 9, AlmaLinux 9, CentOS 9: All current stable releases use: glibc 2.34
 === Getting the server files ===

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 == DIY Solutions ==
 === Requirements ===
-It is, of course, possible to run the server without external images or tools simply by downloading it from SteamCMD and executing it. Everything you ''should'' need is Documented below.
+==== Windows ====
 === Getting the server files ===
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-=== World types (October 2025) ===
+=== World types (verified January 2026) ===
 ''Note:'' RoundRobin StartLocations and Community StartConditions are only available on BETA at the moment.

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 a discord integration for your community to interact with the server, tons of other helpful features like a remote console '''and works straight out of the box'''. <br>
 Created in 2024 with love and attention to detail, updated regularly by [https://github.com/JacksonTheMaster JacksonTheMaster] & the [https://github.com/orgs/SteamServerUI/people StationeersServerUI Team]
 === Pterodactyl ===
 [https://github.com/BadDucky52 BadDucky52] has updated the [https://github.com/HaseoTM/parkervcp-eggs/blob/master/game_eggs/steamcmd_servers/stationeers/stationeers_vanilla/egg-stationeers.json older] pterodactyl egg for the current Dedicated Server:<br>
-[https://github.com/BadDucky52/PterodactylGameEggs/blob/main/egg-stationeers-additional-settings-without-user-pass.json Pterodactyl egg by BadDucky52] <br>
+[https://github.com/BadDucky52/PterodactylGameEggs/blob/main/egg-stationeers-additional-settings-without-user-pass.json Pterodactyl egg] by [https://github.com/BadDucky52 BadDucky52] <br>
 == DIY Solutions ==

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 ** For ''some'' reason, it was previously not recommended running a Stationeers client & server on the same machine. During the last 2 years, the author of this page has not seen any issues with that. In reality, it ''should be fine™''.
 * 16 or more Gigabytes of RAM. The server will load with less, but will run out of RAM quickly, potentially leading to instability or crashes.
 == Quickstarts & Panels ==
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 === Pterodactyl ===
 [https://github.com/BadDucky52 BadDucky52] has updated the [https://github.com/HaseoTM/parkervcp-eggs/blob/master/game_eggs/steamcmd_servers/stationeers/stationeers_vanilla/egg-stationeers.json older] pterodactyl egg for the current Dedicated Server:<br>
 == DIY Solutions ==

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 == General Requirements ==
 * Linux or Windows system, either physical or virtualized
-* It is NOT recommended also running a Stationeers client, so '''hosting the server on your PC while playing at the same time might lead to issues'''. (there will be issues with router NAT-loopback).
+* ''Hosting the server on your PC while playing at the same time might lead to issues with NAT-loopback''
 * 16 or more Gigabytes of RAM. The server will load with less, but will run out of RAM quickly, potentially leading to instability or crashes.
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 === Pterodactyl ===
 [https://github.com/BadDucky52 BadDucky52] has updated the [https://github.com/HaseoTM/parkervcp-eggs/blob/master/game_eggs/steamcmd_servers/stationeers/stationeers_vanilla/egg-stationeers.json older] pterodactyl egg for the current Dedicated Server:<br>
-[https://github.com/BadDucky52/PterodactylGameEggs/blob/main/egg-stationeers.json Current Pterodactyl Egg by BadDucky52] <br>
+[https://github.com/BadDucky52/PterodactylGameEggs/blob/main/egg-stationeers-additional-settings-without-user-pass.json Current Pterodactyl Egg '''without''' connection password by BadDucky52] <br>
 == DIY Solutions ==

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 Note: Logging to console on Linux is slightly broken - we recommend to log to a log file instead and <code> tail -f </code> that
-Explanation: ''Server starts a new Map on <code> Lunar </code> saved to <code> saves/MyLunarMap </code> , advertises itself in the server with 6 player slots in the server list as <code> MyLunarServer </code> on port </code> 27016 </code> with password <code> MySuperSecurePassword </code> and saves every 5 minutes.<br>''
+Explanation: ''Server starts a new Map on <code> Lunar </code> saved to <code> saves/MyLunarMap </code> , advertises itself with 6 player slots in the server list as <code> MyLunarServer </code> on port </code> 27016 </code> with password <code> MySuperSecurePassword </code> and saves every 5 minutes.<br>''
 <code>./rocketstation_DedicatedServer.x86_64 -file start MyLunarMap Lunar -logFile "./server.log" -settings StartLocalHost true ServerVisible true GamePort 27016 UPNPEnabled false ServerName "MyLunarServer" ServerPassword "MySuperSecurePassword" ServerMaxPlayers 6 AutoSave true SaveInterval 300 ServerAuthSecret "MySuperSecureSecret" UpdatePort 27015 AutoPauseServer true UseSteamP2P false LocalIpAddress 0.0.0.0 & tail -f server.log</code>
-Explanation: ''Server starts a new Map on <code> Lunar </code> with Difficulty <code>Easy</code>, Startcondition <code>DefaultStart</code> and StartLocation <code>LunarSpawnCraterVesper</code>, saved to <code> saves/MyLunarMap </code> , advertises itself in the server with 6 player slots in the server list as <code> MyLunarServer </code> on port </code> 27016 </code> with password <code> MySuperSecurePassword </code> and saves every 5 minutes.<br>''
+Explanation: ''Server starts a new Map on <code> Lunar </code> with Difficulty <code>Easy</code>, Startcondition <code>DefaultStart</code> and StartLocation <code>LunarSpawnCraterVesper</code>, saved to <code> saves/MyLunarMap </code> , advertises itself with 6 player slots in the server list as <code> MyLunarServer </code> on port </code> 27016 </code> with password <code> MySuperSecurePassword </code> and saves every 5 minutes.<br>''
 <code>./rocketstation_DedicatedServer.x86_64 -file start MyLunarMap Lunar Easy DefaultStart LunarSpawnCraterVesper -logFile "./server.log" -settings StartLocalHost true ServerVisible true GamePort 27016 UPNPEnabled false ServerName "MyLunarServer" ServerPassword "MySuperSecurePassword" ServerMaxPlayers 6 AutoSave true SaveInterval 300 ServerAuthSecret "MySuperSecureSecret" UpdatePort 27015 AutoPauseServer true UseSteamP2P false LocalIpAddress 0.0.0.0 & tail -f server.log</code>
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 ==== '''Windows''' ====
-Explanation: ''Server starts a new Map on <code> Lunar </code> saved to <code> saves/MyLunarMap </code> , advertises itself in the server with 6 player slots in the server list as <code> MyLunarServer </code> on port <code> 27016 </code> with password <code> MySuperSecurePassword </code> and saves every 5 minutes.<br>''
+Explanation: ''Server starts a new Map on <code> Lunar </code> saved to <code> saves/MyLunarMap </code> , advertises itself with 6 player slots in the server list as <code> MyLunarServer </code> on port <code> 27016 </code> with password <code> MySuperSecurePassword </code> and saves every 5 minutes.<br>''
 <code>.\rocketstation_DedicatedServer.exe -file start MyLunarMap Lunar -settings StartLocalHost true ServerVisible true GamePort 27016 UPNPEnabled false ServerName "MyLunarServer" ServerPassword "MySuperSecurePassword" ServerMaxPlayers 6 AutoSave true SaveInterval 300 ServerAuthSecret "MySuperSecureSecret" UpdatePort 27015 AutoPauseServer true UseSteamP2P false</code>
-Explanation: ''Server starts a new Map on <code> Lunar </code> with Difficulty <code>Easy</code>, Startcondition <code> DefaultStart </code> and StartLocation <code> LunarSpawnCraterVesper </code>, saved to <code> saves/MyLunarMap </code> , advertises itself in the server with 6 player slots in the server list as <code> MyLunarServer </code> on port <code> 27016 </code> with password <code> MySuperSecurePassword </code> and saves every 5 minutes.<br>''
+Explanation: ''Server starts a new Map on <code> Lunar </code> with Difficulty <code>Easy</code>, Startcondition <code> DefaultStart </code> and StartLocation <code> LunarSpawnCraterVesper </code>, saved to <code> saves/MyLunarMap </code> , advertises itself with 6 player slots in the server list as <code> MyLunarServer </code> on port <code> 27016 </code> with password <code> MySuperSecurePassword </code> and saves every 5 minutes.<br>''
 <code>.\rocketstation_DedicatedServer.exe -file start MyLunarMap Lunar Easy DefaultStart LunarSpawnCraterVesper -settings StartLocalHost true ServerVisible true GamePort 27016 UPNPEnabled false ServerName "MyLunarServer" ServerPassword "MySuperSecurePassword" ServerMaxPlayers 6 AutoSave true SaveInterval 300 ServerAuthSecret "MySuperSecureSecret" UpdatePort 27015 AutoPauseServer true UseSteamP2P false</code>
-Explanation: ''Server starts a new Map on <code> Lunar </code> saved to <code> saves/MyLunarMap </code>, does NOT advertise itself in the server list but is available for 6 players to direct connection via <code> <serverIP>:27016 </code> </code> with password <code> MySuperSecurePassword </code> and saves every 5 minutes.<br>''
+Explanation: ''Server starts a new Map on <code> Lunar </code> saved to <code> saves/MyLunarMap </code>, does NOT advertise itself in the server list but is available for 6 players to direct connect via <code> <serverIP>:27016 </code> </code> with password <code> MySuperSecurePassword </code> and saves every 5 minutes.<br>''
 <code>.\rocketstation_DedicatedServer.exe -file start MyLunarMap Lunar -settings StartLocalHost true ServerVisible false GamePort 27016 UPNPEnabled false ServerName "MyHiddenLunarServer" ServerPassword "MySuperSecurePassword" ServerMaxPlayers 6 AutoSave true SaveInterval 300 ServerAuthSecret "MySuperSecureSecret" UpdatePort 27015 AutoPauseServer true UseSteamP2P false</code>