Server Settings — Schedule I

Server Settings

All server settings are managed from the Startup tab in the Nitro control panel. Changes are applied automatically every time your server starts — no file editing required.

Caution

Settings in the Startup tab overwrite the server config file on every start. Always use the Startup tab to make changes — manual file edits will be lost.

How to Change Settings

1. Log in to the Nitro Panel and stop your server
2. Go to the Startup tab
3. Edit any settings you want to change
4. Start the server — changes take effect on next start

Tip

A server restart is required for any setting changes to take effect. Simply stop, adjust, and start again.

Server Core

Setting	Default	Description
Max Players	16	Maximum player slots. Range: 1–64.
Server Password	(empty)	If set, players must enter this password to connect. Leave empty for an open server.

Authentication

Schedule I supports Steam Game Server authentication for public servers, or no authentication for private servers.

Setting	Default	Description
Auth Provider	steam_game_server	steam_game_server for public servers. None for private/LAN servers.
Auth Timeout	60	Seconds to wait for Steam ticket handshake. Range: 30–120.
Steam GS Anonymous	true	Use anonymous Steam game server login. Recommended — keep enabled.
Steam GS Token	(empty)	Steam server token. Only needed if anonymous login is disabled.

Messaging

Controls how the server communicates with clients.

Setting	Default	Description
Messaging Backend	SteamNetworkingSockets	SteamNetworkingSockets (recommended) or FishNetRpc for container deployments.
SNS Virtual Port	0	Steam Networking virtual port. Leave at 0.
SNS Max Payload	1200	Maximum message size in bytes.

Gameplay

Setting	Default	Description
Time Multiplier	1.0	Game time speed. 1.0 = normal, 0.5 = half speed, 2.0 = double speed.
Allow Sleeping	true	Let players sleep in beds to advance time.
Pause When Empty	false	Pause the world simulation when no players are connected.
Quest Bootstrap	StartFromBeginning	New player quest start mode. StartFromBeginning or StartPostIntro.
Ignore Ghost Host	true	Ignore the dedicated server’s loopback player for sleep voting. Keep true.

Autosave

Setting	Default	Description
Enable Auto-Save	true	Save the world automatically on a timer.
Save Interval	15.0	Minutes between automatic saves. Range: 1–120.
Save on Player Join	true	Trigger a save when a player connects.
Save on Player Leave	true	Trigger a save when a player disconnects.

Performance

Setting	Default	Description
Target Frame Rate	60	Server tick rate. Lower values reduce CPU usage. Range: 10–120.

Mod Setup

Setting	Default	Description
Runtime	il2cpp	The game build type. il2cpp for default Steam branch, mono for alternate branch.

Caution

Changing the Runtime setting requires a full reinstall — the correct S1DS mod DLL is downloaded during installation. Stop the server, change the setting, then click Reinstall.

Mod Verification

Setting	Default	Description
Mod Verification	true	Verify that client mods match the server’s mod list.
Verification Timeout	20	Seconds to wait for client mod verification. Range: 5–60.
Block Risky Mods	true	Reject players with known cheat mods.
Allow Unpaired Mods	true	Allow players to use personal client mods not installed on the server.