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If your Squad server isn’t starting, open the Console and look for the line Bringing World … up for play, which means the server is ready. If it never appears, read the last lines of the console or SquadGame/Saved/Logs/SquadGame.log for the error. Most start problems come from a recent config edit: undo it, check the true/false values on Startup, or restore a backup.

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Quick checks

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What does a normal Squad start look like?

These console lines show a healthy start, in this order: In our test the server was ready about 20 seconds after start.

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How to fix a Squad server that won’t start

1

Read the error

Open the console and start the server. Note the last lines before it stops. For the full log, open SquadGame/Saved/Logs/SquadGame.log in Files or use Logs.
2

Undo your last edit

If you edited a file in SquadGame/ServerConfig/, check it for typos: one Key=Value per line, quotes kept around text values, and // before comments. Remove the change and try again.
3

Check Startup

On Startup, make sure the true/false variables say exactly true or false, and that Server Name isn’t empty.
4

Restore a backup

If you can’t find the problem, restore a backup from before the change.
5

Reinstall as a last resort

A reinstall downloads the server files again (about 15 GB), so it takes a while. Back up your ServerConfig folder first.
If none of this helps, open a ticket and include the last 20 lines of the console.

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is the Squad server log?

SquadGame/Saved/Logs/SquadGame.log, in Files. You can also use the panel’s Logs page and the console.

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How long should a Squad server take to start?

In our test it was ready about 20 seconds after start. The first install after purchase takes longer because the server files are about 15 GB.

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Will a reinstall delete my config?

Make a backup first so you can restore your ServerConfig files. See server settings and reinstall.

Squad server guide

Every Squad page in one place.

Server.cfg explained

Correct keys and values.

Not showing in the browser

Running but not listed.

Server settings

Startup variables.

Server logs

Read logs in the panel.
Tested by the FREAKHOSTING team on our Game Panel on 3 November 2026 (Squad dedicated server v10.6.3). Steps may differ slightly if the game changes.

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Last Updated: November 2026