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How to Set Up an Unturned Dedicated ServerInstall an Unturned dedicated server on Linux using SteamCMD (AppID 1110390 — not the game's AppID 304930). Covers ServerHelper.sh, the Servers/ directory structure, and your first launch.Unturned Admin ManagementManage Unturned server admins using the Owner command in Commands.dat, the Adminlist.dat file, or runtime console commands. Includes admin command reference and how to whitelist players.Unturned Dedicated Server TroubleshootingFix common Unturned dedicated server problems: server not appearing in browser, GSLT errors, Workshop download failures, map load crashes, admin commands not working, and performance issues.Unturned Maps — Vanilla and CuratedOverview of all Unturned vanilla maps (PEI, Washington, Russia, Germany, Yukon) and curated Workshop maps (Hawaii, Elver, Arid, and more). Covers the Map command, how to load curated maps, and map size considerations.Unturned OpenMod Plugin FrameworkOpenMod is the modern plugin framework for Unturned servers, succeeding the older RocketMod. This guide covers installation, loading your first plugin, and the key differences from RocketMod.Unturned Server Configuration (Commands.dat)Complete reference for Commands.dat — Unturned's primary server configuration file. Covers server name, player limits, map selection, difficulty, PvE/PvP, GSLT, and all available commands.Unturned Server Linux Systemd ServiceRun an Unturned dedicated server as a Linux systemd service for automatic startup on boot, crash recovery, and log management via journalctl.Unturned Server Port ForwardingUnturned dedicated servers use UDP port 27015 (game) and UDP 27016 (query). Only UDP is required — no TCP. This guide covers firewall rules, router NAT configuration, and GSLT requirements for browser listing.Unturned Steam Workshop ModsAdd Steam Workshop mods and curated maps to your Unturned server using WorkshopDownloadConfig.json. Covers the File_IDs array, automatic update detection, and client-side mod delivery.