Barotrauma Server Guides
Barotrauma dedicated server installation, submarine and campaign config, mods via Steam Workshop, and crew management guides.
How to Set Up a Barotrauma Dedicated Server
Install and launch a Barotrauma dedicated server using SteamCMD. Covers AppID, directory layout, first run, and how clients find your server.
How to Configure Your Barotrauma Server (serversettings.xml)
A breakdown of every key setting in serversettings.xml — player limits, play styles, karma, respawn modes, traitors, and bots.
How to Open Ports for Your Barotrauma Server
Open UDP 27015 for your Barotrauma server. Covers firewall rules, running multiple servers on different ports, and testing connectivity.
How to Add Admins and Set Permissions on Your Barotrauma Server
Grant admin access and fine-grained permissions to players using clientpermissions.xml or the in-game menu. Covers all permission flags and useful console commands.
How to Start and Manage a Campaign on Your Barotrauma Server
Set up a multiplayer campaign, configure campaign-specific server settings, manage mid-campaign decisions, and understand how saving works.
How to Save and Load Barotrauma Campaign Saves
Understand where campaign saves live, how to load an existing save, maintain multiple save slots, and recover from a corrupted save file.
How to Back Up Your Barotrauma Server
What files to back up, how often, and how to restore — so a crash or bad update doesn't wipe your campaign progress.
How to Install Workshop Mods on Your Barotrauma Server
Download Steam Workshop mods via SteamCMD, enable them in serversettings.xml, and keep clients in sync with the server mod list.
How to Update Your Barotrauma Server
Update your Barotrauma server safely with SteamCMD. Covers version mismatch errors, mod compatibility checks, and pre-update backups.
How to Use the Barotrauma Server Console
Full reference for Barotrauma server console commands — kick, ban, spawn, respawn, save, and more. Covers both the server window and in-game console.
How to Configure Sandbox and PvP Modes on Your Barotrauma Server
Set up Barotrauma for sandbox play, PvP, or traitor-focused sessions. Covers play style flags, karma, respawn modes, traitor probability, and bot settings.
How to Fix Barotrauma Campaign Sync Issues
Diagnose and fix campaign desync — players stuck on loading screens, rolled-back progress, wrong submarine location, or crew members out of sync.
How to Fix Barotrauma Connection Problems
Step-by-step diagnosis for Barotrauma connection issues — server not in browser, version mismatch, timeouts, mod errors, and being kicked on join.
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