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Conan Exiles Server Configuration

This guide covers the essential server settings for your Conan Exiles server. Most settings are found in the configuration files located at: 
/home/container/ConanSandbox/Saved/Config/WindowsServer/
Always stop your server before editing configuration files. Changes made while the server is running may not be saved.

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Server Password

Protect your server with a password so only authorized players can join.
  1. Stop your server
  2. Go to File Manager → ConanSandbox/Saved/Config/WindowsServer/
  3. Open Engine.ini
  4. Find or add the [OnlineSubsystem] section
  5. Add the password line:
[OnlineSubsystem]
ServerPassword=YourPasswordHere
  1. Save the file and start your server
Leave the password blank or remove the line to make your server public.

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Player Limits

Control how many players can join your server simultaneously.
  1. Stop your server
  2. Open ConanSandbox/Saved/Config/WindowsServer/ServerSettings.ini
  3. Add or modify:
[ServerSettings]
MaxPlayers=40
  1. Save and restart your server
PlanMax PlayersNotes
6GB10-20Conservative limit for stability
8GB20-30Good for vanilla or light mods
12GB30-50Can handle moderate mods
16GB50-70Heavy mods and large populations
Start with lower limits and increase gradually while monitoring server performance.

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Server Region

Set your server’s region so it appears correctly in the server browser and players can filter by location.

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Via ServerSettings.ini

  1. Stop your server
  2. Open ConanSandbox/Saved/Config/WindowsServer/ServerSettings.ini
  3. Add or modify:
[ServerSettings]
ServerRegion=1

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Region Codes

CodeRegion
0EU
1NA (North America)
2Asia
3Oceania
4South America
5Japan

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Admin Password

Set an admin password to use admin commands and the admin panel in-game.
  1. Stop your server
  2. Open ConanSandbox/Saved/Config/WindowsServer/ServerSettings.ini
  3. Add or modify:
[ServerSettings]
AdminPassword=YourSecureAdminPassword
  1. Save and restart your server
Keep your admin password secure! Anyone with this password can spawn items, kill players, and modify server settings.

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Using Admin In-Game

  1. Join your server
  2. Press Escape → Settings → Server Settings
  3. Enter your admin password
  4. Click Make Me Admin

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Server Name and MOTD

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Server Name

Set how your server appears in the browser: Via Startup Tab: The server name can be set in the Startup tab of the Game Panel. Via ServerSettings.ini: 
[ServerSettings]
ServerName=My Awesome Conan Server
The Startup tab is the easiest way to change the server name. For other settings, use the config files.

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Message of the Day (MOTD)

Display a message when players join: 
[ServerSettings]
ServerMessageOfTheDay=Welcome to our server! Read /rules for guidelines.

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PvP Settings

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Game Mode

Configure your server’s PvP mode: 
[ServerSettings]
PVPEnabled=True
SettingDescription
PVPEnabled=TrueFull PvP enabled
PVPEnabled=FalsePvE only

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PvP Time Restrictions

Limit PvP to certain hours: 
[ServerSettings]
RestrictPVPTime=True
PVPTimeRestrictionStart=17:00
PVPTimeRestrictionEnd=23:00

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Building Damage (Raiding)

Control when buildings can be damaged: 
[ServerSettings]
RestrictPVPBuildingDamageTime=True
PVPBuildingDamageTimeRestrictionStart=18:00
PVPBuildingDamageTimeRestrictionEnd=22:00

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Game Settings

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Day/Night Cycle

[ServerSettings]
DayTimeSpeedScale=1.0
NightTimeSpeedScale=1.0
DayCycleSpeedScale=1.0
  • Values less than 1.0 = slower
  • Values greater than 1.0 = faster

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Experience and Harvesting

[ServerSettings]
PlayerXPRateMultiplier=1.0
PlayerXPKillMultiplier=1.0
HarvestAmountMultiplier=1.0
ResourceRespawnSpeedMultiplier=1.0

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Stamina and Survival

[ServerSettings]
PlayerStaminaCostMultiplier=1.0
PlayerSprintCostMultiplier=1.0
PlayerIdleThirstMultiplier=1.0
PlayerIdleHungerMultiplier=1.0

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Complete ServerSettings.ini Example

Here’s a template with common settings: 
[ServerSettings]
; Server Identity
ServerName=My Conan Server
AdminPassword=MyAdminPass123
ServerRegion=1

; Player Limits
MaxPlayers=40

; PvP Settings
PVPEnabled=True
RestrictPVPTime=False

; Raid Settings
RestrictPVPBuildingDamageTime=True
PVPBuildingDamageTimeRestrictionStart=18:00
PVPBuildingDamageTimeRestrictionEnd=23:00

; Experience Rates
PlayerXPRateMultiplier=2.0
PlayerXPKillMultiplier=1.5

; Harvesting
HarvestAmountMultiplier=2.0
ResourceRespawnSpeedMultiplier=1.5

; Day/Night
DayTimeSpeedScale=0.5
NightTimeSpeedScale=2.0

; Survival
PlayerIdleThirstMultiplier=0.5
PlayerIdleHungerMultiplier=0.5

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Engine.ini Settings

For performance and network settings, edit Engine.ini: 
[/Script/OnlineSubsystemUtils.IpNetDriver]
MaxClientRate=15000
MaxInternetClientRate=15000

[/Script/Engine.GameSession]
MaxPlayers=40

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Applying Changes

After editing any configuration:
  1. Save the file
  2. Restart your server from the Console tab
  3. Verify settings took effect in-game
Make one change at a time so you can identify what’s working and what isn’t.

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Next Steps

Adding Mods

Enhance your server with Steam Workshop mods

Troubleshooting

Common issues and solutions

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