Server Configuration

Configure your Icarus server settings

Icarus Server Configuration

Configure your Icarus server through the Startup tab and ServerSettings.ini file.

Startup Tab Settings

Basic settings are configured in the Startup tab:

Setting	Variable	Description
Server Name	SERVER_NAME	Name shown in server browser (max 32 chars)
Query Port	QUERY_PORT	Steam server browser port
Auto Update	AUTO_UPDATE	1 = enabled, 0 = disabled

ServerSettings.ini

Advanced settings are configured in the ServerSettings.ini file:

Location: Icarus/Saved/Config/ServerSettings.ini

1. Stop Your Server

   Go to the Console tab and stop your server

2. Open File Manager

   Navigate to Icarus/Saved/Config/

3. Edit ServerSettings.ini

   Click on ServerSettings.ini to edit it

4. Save and Restart

   Save changes and start your server

Default Configuration

The server downloads the official default config on first install. Here’s the typical structure:

[/Script/Icarus.DedicatedServerSettings]
SessionName=My Icarus Server
JoinPassword=
MaxPlayers=8
AdminPassword=
ShutdownIfNotJoinedFor=300.0
ShutdownIfEmptyFor=60.0
AllowNonAdminsToLaunchProspects=True
AllowNonAdminsToDeleteProspects=False
ResumeProspect=True
LoadProspect=
CreateProspect=
LastProspectName=

Configuration Options

Setting	Description	Default
SessionName	Server name (also set via Startup tab)	My Icarus Server
JoinPassword	Password required to join (empty = public)	Empty
MaxPlayers	Maximum players allowed	8
AdminPassword	Password for admin commands	Empty
ShutdownIfNotJoinedFor	Seconds before shutdown if no one joins	300
ShutdownIfEmptyFor	Seconds before shutdown when empty	60
AllowNonAdminsToLaunchProspects	Let non-admins start missions	True
AllowNonAdminsToDeleteProspects	Let non-admins delete saves	False
ResumeProspect	Auto-resume last prospect on start	True

Server Password

To make your server private:

[/Script/Icarus.DedicatedServerSettings]
JoinPassword=YourSecretPassword

Players will need to enter this password to connect.

Admin Password

Set an admin password to use admin commands:

[/Script/Icarus.DedicatedServerSettings]
AdminPassword=YourAdminPassword

Auto-Shutdown Settings

Control how the server behaves when empty:

[/Script/Icarus.DedicatedServerSettings]
; Shutdown after 5 minutes if no one joins initially
ShutdownIfNotJoinedFor=300.0

; Shutdown after 1 minute if everyone leaves
ShutdownIfEmptyFor=60.0

To keep your server running 24/7 regardless of players, set these values very high or contact support about keeping the server running.

Prospect Settings

Control who can manage prospects (missions):

[/Script/Icarus.DedicatedServerSettings]
; Allow any player to start new prospects
AllowNonAdminsToLaunchProspects=True

; Only admins can delete prospect saves
AllowNonAdminsToDeleteProspects=False

Auto-Load Prospect

To automatically load a specific prospect on server start:

[/Script/Icarus.DedicatedServerSettings]
ResumeProspect=True
LoadProspect=YourProspectName

Or to create a new prospect automatically:

[/Script/Icarus.DedicatedServerSettings]
CreateProspect=ProspectID

Full Example Configuration

[/Script/Icarus.DedicatedServerSettings]
SessionName=Vexium Icarus Server
JoinPassword=SecretPass123
MaxPlayers=8
AdminPassword=AdminPass456
ShutdownIfNotJoinedFor=600.0
ShutdownIfEmptyFor=300.0
AllowNonAdminsToLaunchProspects=True
AllowNonAdminsToDeleteProspects=False
ResumeProspect=True
LoadProspect=
CreateProspect=
LastProspectName=

Admin Commands

With an admin password set, admins can use various in-game commands. Authenticate as admin first using the admin password.

Best Practices

Server Management Tips:

• Set a join password for private groups
• Keep AllowNonAdminsToDeleteProspects=False to prevent accidental deletions
• Increase shutdown timers if players go AFK frequently
• Enable ResumeProspect=True to continue where you left off

Important:

• Always stop the server before editing config files
• Back up your config before making major changes
• Some settings may require a full server restart to take effect

Official Documentation

For the latest server configuration options, see the official Icarus Dedicated Server documentation.