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To set up an Unturned server on FREAKHOSTING, first create a Steam game server login token (GSLT) for App ID 304930 and paste it into GSLT on Startup; without it the server never finishes starting. Then set the name, mode and map in Game settings, start the server, wait for Steam servers ready! and join with the server’s IP and port. Make yourself owner and take a first backup.

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Before you start

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How to set up your Unturned server

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Add your Steam token (GSLT)

Create a token for App ID 304930 at steamcommunity.com/dev/managegameservers. Paste it into GSLT on Startup. See how to set a GSLT.
2

Name the server

Open Game settings. Under Server, set Server name. Set Server password if only friends should join; leave it empty for an open server.
3

Pick the mode and map

Choose Mode (Easy, Normal or Hard) and type the Map, for example PEI, Washington or Russia. Or pick a preset: Relaxed survival or Hardcore.
4

Review and save

Click Review and save, check the list and click Save changes.
5

Start the server

Start the server and watch the console. Steam servers ready! means the token works. Loading the map takes a little longer.
If the panel stays on Starting and the console shows k_EResultInvalidParam, the token is wrong. See server stuck on starting.

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Which maps are installed?

These maps are installed and ready to use: PEI, Washington, Russia, Germany, Yukon, Alpha Valley, Monolith, Destruction, Tutorial and Paintball_Arena_0. Type the name exactly, as map names are case-sensitive. Curated maps such as Hawaii, Kuwait or Elver come from the Steam Workshop; see curated maps.

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How players join your Unturned server

If players can’t find it, see server not showing in the list.

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How to become owner

Stop the server, open Game settings > Commands.dat: open the raw file and add a line with your SteamID64:
Save and start the server. As owner you are admin and can use commands such as /v 33 to spawn a car. See how to become admin.

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Make your first backup

Open Backups and click Create backup. A backup lets you undo a mistake. Then set up automatic backups, for example daily. RocketMod also saves the world every 30 minutes; type save in the console before you stop the server.

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Frequently asked questions

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Why won’t my Unturned server start?

On our servers the most common cause is a missing or invalid GSLT. The console shows Failed to connect to Steam servers and the panel stays on Starting. Add a valid token for App ID 304930 and restart.

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How many players can join?

As many as the player slots in your plan. The panel writes them into Commands.dat as MaxPlayers at every start, so changing Player slots in Game settings has no effect. For more slots, open a ticket.

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Can I add Workshop mods and maps?

Yes. Add the Workshop File IDs to WorkshopDownloadConfig.json and restart. See Workshop collections.

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Is RocketMod installed?

Yes, RocketMod 4.9.3.18 is installed on every new server. See RocketMod on Unturned.

Unturned server guide

Every Unturned page in one place.

Steam token (GSLT)

Required for your server to start.

Game settings explained

Every field and preset.

Become admin

Owner, admin and Cheats.

Spawn vehicles

/v and vehicle IDs.
Tested by the FREAKHOSTING team on our Game Panel on 2 November 2026 (Unturned 3.26.3.13 with RocketMod 4.9.3.18). Steps may differ slightly if the game changes.

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Last Updated: November 2026