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Icarus Troubleshooting

Solutions to common issues with Icarus dedicated servers.

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Server Won’t Start

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Check Console Output

Look for error messages in the Console tab. Common errors include:
  • Missing files
  • Wine initialization issues
  • Port conflicts

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Wine Initialization

Icarus servers run through Wine (Windows compatibility layer). First startup takes longer as Wine initializes. If startup fails:
  1. Try reinstalling the server from Settings → Reinstall Server
  2. Wait for full installation to complete
  3. Start again

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Invalid Configuration

If you edited ServerSettings.ini and the server won’t start:
  1. Check for syntax errors in the INI file
  2. Restore the default config by deleting ServerSettings.ini
  3. Restart - a new default config will be created

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Can’t Find Server in Browser

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Server Not Visible

  1. Ensure the server is fully started (check for “Engine Initialization” in console)
  2. Wait 2-5 minutes for Steam to register the server
  3. Verify the Query Port is correct (default 27015)

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Try Direct Connect

If the browser isn’t working:
  1. Use Direct Connect with your server IP and port
  2. Find your IP in the Game Panel Network tab
  3. Format: IP:PORT

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Players Can’t Connect

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Connection Timeout

  1. Verify the server is running (check Console)
  2. Confirm players are using the correct IP and port
  3. Check if a server password is required

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Wrong Password

  1. Double-check the JoinPassword in ServerSettings.ini
  2. Passwords are case-sensitive
  3. Share the exact password with your players

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Version Mismatch

  1. Ensure both server and clients are updated
  2. Enable Auto Update in the Startup tab
  3. Have players verify their game files in Steam

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Server Full

Check MaxPlayers setting in config:
  • Default is 8 players
  • Increase if needed (within reasonable limits)

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Server Auto-Shutting Down

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Empty Server Shutdown

By default, the server shuts down when empty. To change this:
  1. Stop the server
  2. Edit ServerSettings.ini
  3. Increase ShutdownIfEmptyFor to a larger value (in seconds)
  4. Increase ShutdownIfNotJoinedFor if no one joins initially
[/Script/Icarus.DedicatedServerSettings]
ShutdownIfNotJoinedFor=86400.0
ShutdownIfEmptyFor=86400.0
Setting these to 86400 means 24 hours before auto-shutdown.

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Prospect/Save Issues

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Prospect Not Loading

  1. Check that ResumeProspect=True is set
  2. Verify the prospect save exists
  3. Check LoadProspect setting if specified

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Progress Lost

  1. Ensure players extracted properly before ending
  2. Check if the prospect timer expired
  3. Verify server saved before shutdown

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Can’t Start New Prospects

  1. Check AllowNonAdminsToLaunchProspects setting
  2. If False, only admins can start prospects
  3. Set admin password and authenticate as admin

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Performance Issues

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Server Lag

  1. Check RAM usage in the Game Panel
  2. Reduce max players if needed
  3. Consider upgrading to a higher RAM plan

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Connection Lag

  1. Players far from server location may experience lag
  2. Check player internet connections
  3. Verify server resources aren’t maxed
Since Icarus servers run through Wine (Windows emulation):

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Random Crashes

  1. Check console for Wine-related errors
  2. Reinstall the server
  3. Contact support if crashes persist

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Slow Performance

  1. Wine adds some overhead
  2. Upgrade RAM if needed
  3. Reduce max players

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Admin Commands Not Working

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Can’t Authenticate

  1. Verify AdminPassword is set in ServerSettings.ini
  2. Restart server after changing admin password
  3. Use the exact password (case-sensitive)

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File Locations

Important file locations for troubleshooting:
FileLocation
Server SettingsIcarus/Saved/Config/ServerSettings.ini
Save DataIcarus/Saved/PlayerData/
LogsIcarus/Saved/Logs/

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Quick Fixes

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Force Stop Server

If server is unresponsive:
  1. Use the Kill button in Console tab
  2. Wait 30 seconds
  3. Start again

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Reset Configuration

  1. Stop server
  2. Delete Icarus/Saved/Config/ServerSettings.ini
  3. Start server (generates fresh config)

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Full Reset

  1. Go to Settings tab
  2. Click Reinstall Server
  3. Warning: This deletes all data!

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Getting More Help

If you’re still having issues:
  1. Check Console Logs - Look for specific error messages
  2. Review Config - Ensure valid INI format
  3. Discord Support - Join our Discord
  4. Support Ticket - Open a ticket
When contacting support, include:
  • Console output showing the error
  • Your ServerSettings.ini contents
  • Steps to reproduce the issue