SCP: Secret Laboratory Server Guides
SCP: Secret Laboratory dedicated server setup with Mono and LocalAdmin, config files, Remote Admin panel, EXILED plugin framework, public verification, and troubleshooting guides.
How to Set Up an SCP: Secret Laboratory Dedicated Server
Install an SCP: Secret Laboratory dedicated server on Linux using SteamCMD (AppID 996560). Covers Mono runtime installation, the LocalAdmin launcher, UDP 7777, first-run config, and the Pastebin server info requirement.
SCP: Secret Laboratory Server Port Forwarding
SCP:SL uses a single UDP port (7777 by default) for all game traffic. Covers UFW, firewalld, iptables, router NAT, and running multiple server instances on different ports.
SCP: Secret Laboratory Server Configuration
Complete guide to SCP:SL server config files — config_gameplay.txt for server settings and config_remoteadmin.txt for admin permissions. Covers server name, passwords, player limits, and gameplay options.
SCP: Secret Laboratory Remote Admin Panel
Use the SCP:SL Remote Admin (RA) panel to manage players in-game — how to open the panel, grant permissions, issue commands, kick, ban, and manage staff roles.
Installing EXILED Plugins on an SCP:SL Server
Install the EXILED plugin framework on an SCP:SL server and add community plugins. Covers EXILED installation, plugin .dll placement, config generation, and popular plugins.
Getting Your SCP:SL Server Listed Publicly
SCP:SL servers are not listed publicly without Northwood Studios verification. Learn the verification process, what's required, and how to use Direct Connect while waiting.
Running SCP:SL Server as a systemd Service
Configure an SCP:SL dedicated server as a systemd service for automatic startup on boot and crash recovery. Includes a complete unit file for the LocalAdmin launcher.
SCP: Secret Laboratory Server Troubleshooting
Fix common SCP:SL server problems — Mono errors, server not appearing publicly, players can't connect, EXILED plugin crashes, and admin panel access issues.
SCP:SL Server Admin Bans and Moderation
Manage player bans, kicks, warnings, and mutes on an SCP:SL server. Covers the ban file location, ban durations, SteamID bans, IP bans, and using the RA panel for moderation.
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