Dedicated Server

A dedicated server enables the operation of a Soldat server without a player, offering enhanced performance.
There are two methods to configure a dedicated server:
#Modify the `SOLDAT.INI` file: Locate the `NETWORK` section and change `Dedicated=0` to `Dedicated=1`.
#Execute the game with the `-dedicated` parameter (e.g., `Soldat.exe -dedicated`). This can be done via shortcuts in the Start Menu.
=== Automatic Server Start ===
To configure the server to start automatically:
* Launch the game and configure all game settings (game mode, time limit, map list, etc.).
* Exit the game to save the settings.
* Restart Soldat with the parameters `-dedicated -start`.
== Remote Administration ==
External players can manage the server by being added to the Remote Admins list. Detailed commands for this functionality are described in the [COMMANDS] section.
== Game Ports ==
Ensure the UDP game ports are open on your firewall:
* Default server port: 23073 (modifiable in Soldat Setup)
* Default client port: 23083 (fixed)
It is possible to connect to servers through the lobby server without opening ports, via the server list (forwarding).
The Soldat server utilizes the following ports:
* UDP: Game port (default 23073)
* TCP/IP: Admin port (default 23073)
* TCP/IP: Files port (default 23083, which is the game port + 10)
== See also ==
*Dedicated Server in Soldat Manual
Category:Basics