> ## 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. # How to Verify Your SCP: Secret Laboratory Server (Get Listed) > How to verify an SCP: Secret Laboratory server so it shows in the server list: set contact_email and a Pastebin info page, run !verify and sign the CSG. To verify an SCP: Secret Laboratory server, set **Contact e-mail** on **Game settings** to a real email address, put a Pastebin page with a staff contact in `serverinfo_pastebin_id`, restart, then type `!verify static` (or `!verify dynamic`) in the Game Panel console and sign the Community Server Guidelines (CSG) agreement from the link it shows. Only verified servers appear in the SCP:SL server browser. | Difficulty | Time | Works on | Panel page | | - | - | - | - | | Intermediate | 15 minutes, plus Northwood's review | Every FREAKHOSTING SCP:SL server | **Game settings**, **Files**, **Console** | ## Before you start * Read Northwood's latest Community Server Guidelines. Your server must follow them to stay verified. * Your server must be set up and running. See [getting started](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/scp-secret-laboratory/getting-started-with-your-scp-secret-laboratory-server.md). * Have an email address you check. Northwood's Safety and Compliance team uses it to reach you. ## Verification requirements | Requirement | Setting | | - | - | | A real contact email | **Contact e-mail** on **Game settings** (`contact_email`); `default` is not accepted | | Server info with a staff contact (email or Discord invite) | `serverinfo_pastebin_id` in `config_gameplay.txt` | | A basic server name | **Server name** on **Game settings** | | No more than 60 player slots | Servers with more than 60 slots are removed from the verified list | | Online often | A server offline for more than 14 days in a row loses its verification | | Central server checks on | **Check players with the central server** stays on | ## How to verify your server **1. Set your contact email** On **Game settings**, tick **Show advanced settings** and enter your email in **Contact e-mail** in **Server**. Click **Review and save** and save. **2. Create your server info paste** On pastebin.com, create a paste with your rules and a way to contact your staff. Copy the paste ID, the part after `pastebin.com/`. **3. Add the paste ID** In **Files**, open `.config/SCP Secret Laboratory/config//config_gameplay.txt` and set: ```yaml theme={null} serverinfo_pastebin_id: AbCd1234 ``` **4. Restart the server** [Restart the server](https://help.freakhosting.com/portals/game-panel/how-to-start-stop-and-restart-your-game-server.md) and wait until it has loaded. **5. Run the verify command** In **Console**, type `!verify static` and press Enter if your server's IP address is fixed, or `!verify dynamic` if it changes. If you're not sure which, [open a ticket](https://freakhosting.com/clientarea/submitticket.php). **6. Sign the agreement** Open the agreement link that appears in the console and sign the CSG agreement with the email you want Northwood to contact. After Northwood approves the server, it shows on the verified list. ## What if verification fails? | Message | What to do | | - | - | | `[SECURITY VIOLATION] Specified port is not registered.` | The IP address is already registered with Northwood. [Open a ticket](https://freakhosting.com/clientarea/submitticket.php) and we check it with you | | `Your IP address is already verified!` but the server shows unverified | [Open a ticket](https://freakhosting.com/clientarea/submitticket.php) | ## Frequently asked questions ### Do I have to verify my SCP:SL server? Only if you want it in the public server browser. Without verification, players join with the IP and port using direct connect. ### How long does SCP:SL verification take? Northwood reviews servers by hand, so it can take some time. FREAKHOSTING can't speed it up. ### Can a whitelisted server be verified? The server browser has a filter that hides whitelisted servers, so whitelisted servers can be listed. Check the Community Server Guidelines for the current rules. ### Should I use !verify static or !verify dynamic? Use `static` for an IP address that doesn't change and `dynamic` for one that does. Your server's IP is shown in the Game Panel; ask us in a ticket if you're unsure. ## Related guides > [card] [SCP:SL server guide](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/scp-secret-laboratory/scp-secret-laboratory-server-hosting-guide.md) > > Every SCP:SL page in one place. > [card] [Not showing in the list](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/scp-secret-laboratory/scp-secret-laboratory-server-not-showing-in-list.md) > > Other reasons your server is missing. > [card] [Lobby and server info](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/scp-secret-laboratory/customizing-the-lobby-waiting-screen.md) > > Server name and Pastebin info. > [card] [Use the console](https://help.freakhosting.com/portals/game-panel/how-to-use-the-server-console.md) > > Type commands to your server. *** > [!NOTE] > > **Checked against the official [SCP:SL verification guide](https://techwiki.scpslgame.com/books/server-guides/page/4-how-do-i-verify-my-server-a-step-by-step-guide)** on 3 November 2026. Panel steps match our Game Panel on 3 November 2026. 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.