Unturned Server Guides
Unturned dedicated server setup with SteamCMD (AppID 1110390), Commands.dat configuration, vanilla and curated Workshop maps, admin management, OpenMod plugin framework, Linux systemd service, and troubleshooting guides.
How to Set Up an Unturned Dedicated Server
Install 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 Server Port Forwarding
Unturned 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 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 Maps — Vanilla and Curated
Overview 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 Admin Management
Manage 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 Steam Workshop Mods
Add 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.
Unturned OpenMod Plugin Framework
OpenMod 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 Linux Systemd Service
Run an Unturned dedicated server as a Linux systemd service for automatic startup on boot, crash recovery, and log management via journalctl.
Unturned Dedicated Server Troubleshooting
Fix 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.
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