Post Scriptum / Squad 44 Server Configuration (Server.cfg)
Reference for Server.cfg — the primary Post Scriptum (Squad 44) server identity file. Covers server name, password, player cap, MOTD, tickrate, and reserved slots.
Post Scriptum / Squad 44 Server Configuration
Post Scriptum uses a set of configuration files stored in:
PostScriptum/ServerConfig/
The primary identity file is Server.cfg. It is generated on first server launch.
Server.cfg Reference
ServerName=My Squad 44 Server
MaxPlayers=80
NumReservedSlots=4
ServerPassword=
MOTD=Welcome to the server! Follow server rules.
MOTDInterval=300
LicenseId=
| Key | Description |
|---|---|
ServerName |
Name shown in the server browser |
MaxPlayers |
Maximum player slots (typical max is 100) |
NumReservedSlots |
Slots reserved for admins (subtracted from public slots) |
ServerPassword |
Leave blank for a public server |
MOTD |
Message of the day shown to players on join |
MOTDInterval |
Seconds between MOTD re-displays in chat |
LicenseId |
Your Squad 44 license key for the official server list |
Getting a Server License
Without a valid license, your server will not appear on the official Squad 44 server list. Licensed servers get priority placement and display a verified badge.
Apply for a license at the Squad44.com server license page and paste the provided ID into LicenseId.
Tickrate
Post Scriptum defaults to 50 Hz tickrate. You can adjust this with a launch parameter rather than in Server.cfg:
./PostScriptumServer ... -TickRate=60
Higher tickrates improve hit registration but significantly increase CPU load. Most community servers run at 50 Hz.
Additional Config Files
| File | Purpose |
|---|---|
Admins.cfg |
Steam64 IDs with admin roles |
MapRotation.cfg |
Ordered list of map layers to play |
Rcon.cfg |
RCON password and port |
License.cfg |
Alternative location for the server license ID |
Bans.cfg |
Permanent ban list (Steam64 IDs) |
CustomOptions.cfg |
Gameplay overrides (respawn times, ticket counts, etc.) |
Applying Changes
Stop the server before editing any config file. Post Scriptum does not support hot-reloading — all config changes require a full server restart to take effect.