> ## Documentation Index
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# How to Set Up an Unturned Server (First Steps)

> How to set up an Unturned server on FREAKHOSTING: add a Steam token (GSLT), name it, pick mode and map, start it, join by IP, become owner and make a backup.

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.

| Difficulty | Time | Works on | Panel pages |
| - | - | - | - |
| Beginner | 15 minutes | Every FREAKHOSTING Unturned server | **Startup**, **Game settings**, **Console**, **Backups** |

## Before you start

* [Log in to the Game Panel](https://help.freakhosting.com/portals/game-panel/how-to-login-and-access-the-game-panel.md) at [games.freakhosting.com](https://games.freakhosting.com) and open your Unturned server.
* Your server runs Unturned 3.26.3.13 with RocketMod already installed, so plugins and commands such as `/v` work out of the box.

## How to set up your Unturned server

**1. Add your Steam token (GSLT)**

Create a token for App ID **304930** at [steamcommunity.com/dev/managegameservers](https://steamcommunity.com/dev/managegameservers). Paste it into **GSLT** on **Startup**. See [how to set a GSLT](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/unturned/how-to-set-a-gslt-on-your-unturned-server.md).

**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](https://help.freakhosting.com/portals/game-panel/how-to-start-stop-and-restart-your-game-server.md) and watch the [console](https://help.freakhosting.com/portals/game-panel/how-to-use-the-server-console.md). `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](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/unturned/unturned-server-stuck-on-starting.md).

## 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](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/unturned/popular-curated-maps-list.md).

## How players join your Unturned server

| Way | How |
| - | - |
| Internet server list | In Unturned, open the server list, choose **Internet** and search for your **Server name**. |
| By IP | Open the **Connect** menu, enter your server's IP in **Host** and the port in **Port**, for example `203.0.113.10` and `27015`. |

If players can't find it, see [server not showing in the list](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/unturned/unturned-server-not-showing-in-list.md).

## How to become owner

Stop the server, open **Game settings** > **Commands.dat: open the raw file** and add a line with your SteamID64:

```text theme={null}
Owner 76561198000000000
```

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](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/unturned/how-to-become-admin-on-your-unturned-server.md).

## Make your first backup

Open [Backups](https://help.freakhosting.com/portals/game-panel/how-to-create-and-restore-backups.md) and click **Create backup**. A backup lets you undo a mistake. Then set up [automatic backups](https://help.freakhosting.com/portals/game-panel/how-to-set-up-automatic-backups.md), for example daily. RocketMod also saves the world every 30 minutes; type `save` in the console before you stop the server.

## Frequently asked questions

### 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.

### 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](https://freakhosting.com/clientarea/submitticket.php).

### Can I add Workshop mods and maps?

Yes. Add the Workshop File IDs to `WorkshopDownloadConfig.json` and restart. See [Workshop collections](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/unturned/workshop-collections-auto-subscribe.md).

### Is RocketMod installed?

Yes, RocketMod 4.9.3.18 is installed on every new server. See [RocketMod on Unturned](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/unturned/installing-rocketmod-on-unturned.md).

## Related guides

> [card] [Unturned server guide](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/unturned/unturned-server-hosting-guide.md)
>
> Every Unturned page in one place.

> [card] [Steam token (GSLT)](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/unturned/how-to-set-a-gslt-on-your-unturned-server.md)
>
> Required for your server to start.

> [card] [Game settings explained](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/unturned/unturned-game-settings-explained.md)
>
> Every field and preset.

> [card] [Become admin](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/unturned/how-to-become-admin-on-your-unturned-server.md)
>
> Owner, admin and Cheats.

> [card] [Spawn vehicles](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/unturned/spawning-vehicles.md)
>
> /v and vehicle IDs.

***

> [!NOTE]
>
> **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


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