> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://help.freakhosting.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Mordhau Dedicated Server Guide: Setup, Mods, Admins and Fixes > Mordhau dedicated server guide for FREAKHOSTING: setup, mod.io mods, custom maps, admins, RCON, map rotation, tick rate and fixes, all in one place. This Mordhau dedicated server guide lists every FREAKHOSTING help page for Mordhau. Your server runs the official Mordhau dedicated server. In the Game Panel you set the name, passwords, first map and updates on **Startup**, and everything else (mods, admins, map rotation, combat rules, RCON) in `Game.ini` with **Files**. New here? Start with [getting started](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/mordhau/getting-started-with-your-mordhau-server.md). | Fact | Value | | - | - | | Panel pages | **Startup** and **Files** (Mordhau has no game settings page) | | Startup variables | **Max Players**, **Admin Password**, **Server Name**, **Server Password**, **DEFAULT\_MAP**, **Auto Update** | | Config file | `Mordhau/Saved/Config/LinuxServer/Game.ini` (created at the first start) | | Tick rate | `Engine.ini`, `NetServerMaxTickRate`, default 30 | | Log | `Mordhau/Saved/Logs/Mordhau.log` | | Mods | mod.io, one `Mods=` line per mod | | Join | Server browser, or `open 203.0.113.10:7787` in the console (`~`) | ## How a Mordhau server works in the Game Panel | Where | What you change | When it applies | | - | - | - | | **Startup** | **Server Name**, **Server Password**, **Admin Password**, **DEFAULT\_MAP**, **Auto Update** | Next start or restart | | `Game.ini` in **Files** | Admins, bans, mutes, mods, map rotation, combat rules, MOTD, RCON | Edit with the server stopped, then start | | `Engine.ini` in **Files** | Tick rate | Edit with the server stopped, then start | | **Network** | See your ports; ask for an extra port by ticket if RCON needs one | Straight away | Two rules save most problems: * Change the server name, passwords and slots on **Startup** only. The panel writes them into `Game.ini` at every start, so file edits to those lines are replaced. * Edit `Game.ini` and `Engine.ini` with the server stopped, and use **History** in the file editor to undo a change. The first start installs the server (about 6 GB) and creates `Game.ini`. Stop the server and start it again after that first start so your **Startup** values are written into the new file. ## Most asked 1. [Install mods](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/mordhau/installing-mods-modio.md): `Mods=` lines with mod.io IDs. 2. [Unban a player](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/mordhau/unbanning-players.md): RCON `Unban` or the `BannedPlayers=` line. 3. [Enable RCON](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/mordhau/using-rcon-for-mordhau.md): `RconPort` and `RconPassword`. 4. [Custom maps](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/mordhau/installing-custom-maps.md): map mods and the rotation. 5. [Tick rate and max players](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/mordhau/configuring-tickrate-and-max-players.md): `NetServerMaxTickRate` and your slots. 6. [Game modes](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/mordhau/mordhau-configuring-map-rotation-and-gamemodes.md): map prefixes and the first map. 7. [Admin commands](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/mordhau/advanced-admin-management.md): kick, ban, bots and more. 8. [Add admins](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/mordhau/managing-admins.md): `adminlogin` and permanent admins. ## Start here > [card] [Getting started](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/mordhau/getting-started-with-your-mordhau-server.md) > > Name, passwords, first start and joining. > [card] [Log in to the Game Panel](https://help.freakhosting.com/portals/game-panel/how-to-login-and-access-the-game-panel.md) > > Open your server. ## Game Panel guides > [card] [Install mods](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/mordhau/installing-mods-modio.md) > > mod.io mods with Mods= lines. > [card] [Install custom maps](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/mordhau/installing-custom-maps.md) > > Map mods and the rotation. > [card] [Add admins](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/mordhau/managing-admins.md) > > Admin Password, AddAdmin and Admins= lines. > [card] [Set a password](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/mordhau/setting-a-password-for-your-mordhau-server.md) > > Make your server private. > [card] [Server name and MOTD](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/mordhau/adding-colors-to-server-name.md) > > Name, colours and the join page. > [card] [Unban players](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/mordhau/unbanning-players.md) > > Lift bans and mutes. > [card] [Enable RCON](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/mordhau/using-rcon-for-mordhau.md) > > Remote admin and RCON commands. ## Commands and settings > [card] [Admin commands](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/mordhau/advanced-admin-management.md) > > Every in-game admin command. > [card] [Map rotation](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/mordhau/configuring-map-rotation.md) > > MapRotation lines and RCON AddMap. > [card] [Game modes](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/mordhau/mordhau-configuring-map-rotation-and-gamemodes.md) > > Frontline, Skirmish, TDM, FFA and Horde. > [card] [Tick rate and max players](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/mordhau/configuring-tickrate-and-max-players.md) > > Engine.ini and your slots. > [card] [Camera, damage, respawn](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/mordhau/tweak-physics-and-arrow-cam.md) > > Third-person camera and friendly fire. > [card] [Game.ini explained](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/mordhau/mordhau-game-ini-settings-explained.md) > > Every section and key. ## Troubleshooting > [card] [Not showing in the list](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/mordhau/mordhau-server-not-showing-in-list.md) > > Find your server or join by IP. > [card] [Server not starting](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/mordhau/mordhau-server-not-starting.md) > > Read the log and undo the last change. ## Frequently asked questions ### Does the Game Panel have a Mordhau settings page? No. Use **Startup** for the name, passwords, first map and updates, and edit `Game.ini` in **Files** for the rest. See [Game.ini explained](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/mordhau/mordhau-game-ini-settings-explained.md). ### Does my Mordhau server support mods? Yes. Add mod.io mods with one `Mods=` line each in `Game.ini`. See [install mods](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/mordhau/installing-mods-modio.md). ### How many players can my Mordhau server have? **Max Players** on **Startup** shows the slots in your plan. For more slots, [open a ticket](https://freakhosting.com/clientarea/submitticket.php). ### How do I back up my Mordhau server? Use **Backups** in the Game Panel for a full copy, and turn on [automatic backups](https://help.freakhosting.com/portals/game-panel/how-to-set-up-automatic-backups.md). Make one before you change mods or `Game.ini`. ## Related guides > [card] [Startup variables](https://help.freakhosting.com/portals/game-panel/how-to-configure-startup-variables.md) > > Name, passwords and DEFAULT\_MAP. > [card] [File Manager](https://help.freakhosting.com/portals/game-panel/how-to-use-the-file-manager.md) > > Edit Game.ini and restore versions. > [card] [Backups](https://help.freakhosting.com/portals/game-panel/how-to-create-and-restore-backups.md) > > Make and restore backups. > [card] [Start, stop and restart](https://help.freakhosting.com/portals/game-panel/how-to-start-stop-and-restart-your-game-server.md) > > Control your server's power. *** > [!NOTE] > > **Tested by the FREAKHOSTING team** on our Game Panel on 3 November 2026 (Mordhau Release 26 dedicated server). Steps may differ slightly if the game changes. > [!NOTE] > > ### Need Extra Help? > > If you encounter any issues, our support team is ready to assist: > > * **Live Chat:** Quick assistance via our website. > * **Support Ticket:** [Open a Ticket](https://freakhosting.com/clientarea/submitticket.php) > * **Discord:** [Join our Community](https://discord.gg/freakhosting) > * **Email:** [support@freakhosting.com](mailto:support@freakhosting.com) > [!TIP] > > ### Save on Your Hosting > > Ready to upgrade your hosting? Use code **KB20** at checkout for **20% off** your first order! *** **Last Updated:** November 2026 This documentation is built and hosted on [Mintlify](https://mintlify.com), a developer documentation platform.