Configuring Your Server with ServerDescription.json

Overview

The ServerDescription.json file is the master configuration manifest for Windrose dedicated servers. It governs server identity, authentication credentials, network mode, and world save binding.

In DustBowl Warden, this file resides in /home/container/ServerDescription.json and can be edited in real time via the Warden File Manager or updated over SFTP (port 2022).

Production Configuration Example

Below is a tested, production-grade ServerDescription.json for DustBowl Warden:

{
  "ServerName": "DustBowl Games | Windrose Dedicated | Warden Hosted",
  "ServerDescription": "Explore, craft, and survive on high performance DustBowl Warden infrastructure.",
  "ServerPassword": "SecretPassword123",
  "ServerPasswordProtected": true,
  "MaxPlayers": 8,
  "Port": 7777,
  "QueryPort": 27015,
  "UseDirectConnection": true,
  "WorldId": "World_Alpha_01",
  "AutoSaveIntervalMinutes": 15,
  "AdminPassword": "SuperSecretAdminKey!"
}

Critical Parameters Breakdown

• ServerName: The display title visible in the server browser.
• ServerPasswordProtected: Set to true if a password is required to join.
• MaxPlayers: Maximum concurrent player connections (maximum 8).
• Port: Core game port (default 7777). Must match the assigned port in the Warden Network tab.
• QueryPort: Steam query port (default 27015).
• UseDirectConnection: Set to true to allow players to connect directly using your server IP address and port.
• WorldId: Links the server instance to a specific save subfolder in Windrose/Saved/SaveGames/.

Modifying Configurations in DustBowl Warden

1. Open your server dashboard at https://warden.dustbowl.games.
2. Stop the server from the Console tab.
3. Open File Manager and click on ServerDescription.json.
4. Adjust your configuration settings and click Save Content.
5. Restart the server from the Console tab.

Useful Interactive Tools

• Generate direct connection strings with the Direct Connect URL Generator.
• Manage scheduled reboots with the Server Wipe & Restart Schedule Planner.