Understanding Conan Exiles Server Configuration Files

Configuration Directory

All Conan Exiles server configuration files reside in:

ConanSandbox/Saved/Config/WindowsServer/

Access these files directly through the File Manager or SFTP (port 2022) in DustBowl Warden.

The dedicated server relies on three primary INI files:

• Engine.ini: Networking, port definitions, and Steam subsystem bindings.
• Game.ini: Player session capacity and RCON plugin configuration.
• ServerSettings.ini: Gameplay mechanics, combat rules, multipliers, purge settings, and admin passwords.

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1. Engine.ini

Engine.ini dictates the underlying Unreal Engine networking parameters and Steam Master Server discovery:

[URL]
Port=7777

[OnlineSubsystemSteam]
ServerQueryPort=27015

[/Script/EngineSettings.GeneralProjectSettings]
ServerDefaultMap=/Game/ConanSandbox/Maps/ConanSandbox_Terrain

• Port=7777: The primary UDP game port. Must match your primary Warden allocation.
• ServerQueryPort=27015: The UDP Steam Query port used by Steam and server lists.
• ServerDefaultMap: Defines the active world map (ConanSandbox_Terrain for Exiled Lands or DLC_Isle_of_Siptah for Isle of Siptah).

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2. Game.ini

Game.ini controls player session caps and houses the RCON remote management plugin:

[/script/engine.gamesession]
MaxPlayers=40

[RconPlugin]
RconEnabled=1
RconPassword=YourSecureRconPasswordHere
RconPort=25575

• MaxPlayers: Maximum concurrent player connections (typically 20 to 70 depending on hardware allocation).
• [RconPlugin]: Required for remote console control via mcrcon or management bots.

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3. ServerSettings.ini

ServerSettings.ini is the primary configuration file for all gameplay systems.

[ServerSettings]
AdminPassword=SecureAdminPassword123
ServerPassword=OptionalJoinPassword
ServerName=DustBowl Exiles [PvE-C] [2x Harvest]
Motd=Welcome to our community! Join Discord at discord.gg/dustbowl
PvPEnabled=true
BuildingDecayEnabled=true
ThrallConversionMultiplier=0.5
ItemConvertionMultiplier=0.5
PlayerXPRateMultiplier=2.0
HarvestAmountMultiplier=2.0
ServerMaxTickRate=30
PurgeLevel=6
PurgePeriodicity=1

Essential Settings Reference

Setting Key	Default	Recommended	Description
AdminPassword	""	Strong string	In-game admin authentication password. Avoid characters &, /, =, [.
ServerPassword	""	Optional	Server join password required from all connecting players.
PvPEnabled	false	true or false	Enables player vs player damage and combat.
BuildingDecayEnabled	true	true	Cleans abandoned structures to maintain server tick performance.
ThrallConversionMultiplier	1.0	0.25 - 0.5	Wheel of Pain breaking speed multiplier. Lower values mean faster breaking.
HarvestAmountMultiplier	1.0	1.5 - 3.0	Multiplier for resources harvested per node.
PlayerXPRateMultiplier	1.0	1.5 - 2.0	Multiplies character XP gained from all activities.
ServerMaxTickRate	30	30 (or 60)	Target simulation ticks per second. Higher values increase single-core CPU usage.

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Configuration Workflow in DustBowl Warden

1. Stop Server: In DustBowl Warden, click Stop and verify the status changes to Offline.
2. Open File: Navigate to Files -> ConanSandbox/Saved/Config/WindowsServer/ServerSettings.ini.
3. Apply Settings: Paste your desired configuration block or use our interactive web builders.
4. Save and Start: Click Save Content in the top right, then return to the console and click Start.

Related Guides and Tools

• Conan Exiles Server Config Builder
• Conan Exiles Full Server Settings Builder
• Conan Exiles Purge Calculator
• Setting Up Server Admin and Console Commands
• Performance Tuning and Optimization