> ## 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 Server Not Starting or Crashing? How to Fix It > Mordhau server not starting? Check the console and Mordhau.log, undo your last Game.ini edit with History, reset DEFAULT_MAP and remove the last mod you added. If your Mordhau server won't start, open the **Console** in the Game Panel and look at the last lines, or read `Mordhau/Saved/Logs/Mordhau.log` in **Files**. Most problems come from the last change: undo your last `Game.ini` edit with **History** in the file editor, set **DEFAULT\_MAP** back to `Grad/FL_Grad`, or remove the last `Mods=` line you added, then start again. | Difficulty | Time | Works on | Panel page | | - | - | - | - | | Beginner | 5 to 15 minutes | Every FREAKHOSTING Mordhau server | **Console**, **Files** | ## What does a good start look like? A healthy start prints these lines in the console, in this order: | Line | Meaning | | - | - | | `LogMordhauGameInstance: Version: Release 26, Revision 25635` | The server version (yours may be newer). | | `IpNetDriver listening on port ` | The game port is open. | | `Match State Changed from EnteringMap to WaitingToStart` | The first map has loaded. | | `IpNetDriver listening on port ` | The beacon port is open. | | `Session GameSession successfully created` | The server is ready, about 20 seconds after the start. | If the console stops before the last line, the line just before it usually shows the cause. ## How to fix a Mordhau server that won't start **1. Read the console and log** Open the [console](https://help.freakhosting.com/portals/game-panel/how-to-use-the-server-console.md) and start the server. If it stops, open `Mordhau/Saved/Logs/Mordhau.log` in **Files** and look at the last lines for an error. **2. Undo your last Game.ini or Engine.ini edit** Open the file in **Files**, click **History** and restore the version from before your change. A missing `[` or `]` in a section name, or a typo in a key, can break the settings. **3. Reset the first map** On **Startup**, set **DEFAULT\_MAP** back to `Grad/FL_Grad`. A map name in the wrong format, or a custom map path that doesn't exist, stops the map from loading. **4. Remove the last mod** With the server stopped, delete the last `Mods=` line you added in `Game.ini`, save and start again. See [install mods](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/mordhau/installing-mods-modio.md). **5. Check disk and memory** Open [Statistics](https://help.freakhosting.com/portals/game-panel/how-to-view-server-statistics.md). A full disk stops updates and saves. Delete old backups or files you don't need. **6. Restore a backup** If nothing helps, [restore a backup](https://help.freakhosting.com/portals/game-panel/how-to-create-and-restore-backups.md) from before the problem started. ## Common causes | Symptom | Likely cause | Fix | | - | - | - | | Start takes a long time | The server is updating (first start downloads about 6 GB) or downloading mods | Wait and watch the console. | | Stops right after a mod was added | Wrong mod ID or a broken mod | Remove the `Mods=` line. | | Players get a version error | Server or game not on the latest version | Keep **Auto Update** on and restart. | | Settings go back after a restart | Server name, passwords and slots are written from **Startup** | Change them on **Startup**. | | Server name is not yours after the first start | The first start only creates the config files | Stop and start once more. | ## Frequently asked questions ### Where is the Mordhau server log? `Mordhau/Saved/Logs/Mordhau.log`. Open it in **Files**, or download it from there if you send it to support. ### Should I reinstall the server? Only as a last step. A reinstall can delete or change files. Make a [backup](https://help.freakhosting.com/portals/game-panel/how-to-create-and-restore-backups.md) first, and see [server settings and reinstall](https://help.freakhosting.com/portals/game-panel/how-to-manage-server-settings-and-reinstall.md). ### My server stops on its own at night. Why? Check [Schedules](https://help.freakhosting.com/portals/game-panel/how-to-configure-schedules-and-tasks.md) for a restart or stop task, and the [Activity log](https://help.freakhosting.com/portals/game-panel/how-to-view-the-activity-log.md) for who stopped it. ## Related guides > [card] [Mordhau server guide](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/mordhau/mordhau-server-hosting-guide.md) > > Every Mordhau page in one place. > [card] [Not showing in the list](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/mordhau/mordhau-server-not-showing-in-list.md) > > Running but not listed. > [card] [Game.ini explained](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/mordhau/mordhau-game-ini-settings-explained.md) > > What each key does. > [card] [Install mods](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/mordhau/installing-mods-modio.md) > > Add and remove mods. > [card] [Read server logs](https://help.freakhosting.com/portals/game-panel/how-to-read-server-logs.md) > > Find out why the server stopped. *** > [!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.