Setting Up an Insurgency Sandstorm Server

Insurgency Sandstorm Server Setup

Game Modes

Insurgency Sandstorm supports several modes:

• Checkpoint — Cooperative PvE, attack or defend objectives
• Push — PvP, attackers push through objectives
• Firefight — PvP, 3 capture points
• Domination — PvP, fast-paced 3-flag mode
• Survival — Hardcore PvE

Set the game mode in your server's Game.ini or through the AMP configuration panel.

Map Rotation

Edit your MapCycle.txt to define which maps and modes rotate:

(Scenario="Scenario_Crossing_Checkpoint_Security",Mode="CheckpointSecurity")
(Scenario="Scenario_Summit_Push_Security",Mode="Push")
(Scenario="Scenario_Hideout_Firefight",Mode="Firefight")

Mutators

Mutators modify gameplay. Add them to your server launch parameters:

• AntiMaterielRiflesOnly — Snipers only
• ShotgunsOnly — Shotguns only
• Gunslingers — Pistols only
• BoltActionsOnly — Bolt-action rifles only
• Vampirism — Heal on kill
• CompetitiveLoadouts — Restricted competitive loadouts

Admin Setup

1. Find your Steam64 ID at steamid.io
2. Add it to your Admins.txt file (one ID per line)
3. Restart the server
4. In-game, press ~ to open console and use admin commands