How to set up a Squad server (config files, admins and ports)

Squad is a large-scale game and its servers need strong CPU performance and plenty of RAM, especially for 80 or more players.

Config files

In SquadGame/ServerConfig you will edit:

• Server.cfg: server name, max players and basic rules
• Admins.cfg: admin groups and the SteamIDs of your admins
• MapRotation.cfg and LayerRotation.cfg: which maps and layers play
• Rcon.cfg: RCON port and password for remote control

Ports

• Game: UDP 7787
• Query: UDP 27165
• RCON: TCP 21114

These are the common defaults. Use the ones shown in your panel.

Add admins

In Admins.cfg, define a group with the permissions you want, then add each admin as Admin=their_steam64_id:GroupName.

Common errors

• Server not in the list: check the query port is open (UDP 27165) and wait a few minutes after start.
• Admin commands don't work: the SteamID is wrong or the group is missing permissions such as kick or changemap.
• Rubber-banding with many players: the CPU is overloaded. Lower the player limit or upgrade the plan.
• Players disconnect after an update: update the server and restart it.