Skip to main content
If a V Rising setting doesn’t apply on your FREAKHOSTING server, the usual causes are: you edited a host setting the panel rewrites at every start (change it on Startup instead), Game Settings Preset is set so your own file is ignored, ServerGameSettings.json is in the wrong folder or has a JSON mistake, or the server wasn’t restarted. Game rules belong in save-data/Settings/ServerGameSettings.json.

​
Quick checks

​
Why do my host settings reset after a restart?

Every time the server starts, the panel writes your Startup variables into save-data/Settings/ServerHostSettings.json. Values you typed into that file for name, description, password, ports, player and admin slots, save name, autosaves, listing, preset, FPS, secure mode, debug events, API and RCON are replaced. Change them on the Startup page. The full list is in server settings explained.
V Rising Startup page in the Game Panel where Server Name, Server Password and Game Settings Preset are set

V Rising Startup variables in the FREAKHOSTING Game Panel

​
How to make your game settings file work

1

Check the location

In the File Manager, the file must be exactly save-data/Settings/ServerGameSettings.json. Capital letters matter.
2

Empty the preset

On Startup, set Game Settings Preset to empty. Any preset loads its own rules instead of your file.
3

Check the JSON

Every key and text value is in double quotes, numbers use a dot (1.5), lines inside a block end with a comma except the last, and every { has a matching }. Paste the file into a JSON checker if you aren’t sure.
4

Check the key name

Key names must match exactly, for example TeleportBoundItems or ClanSize. Keys from old guides that the game doesn’t know, such as ServantMissionTimeModifier, do nothing.
5

Restart

Restart the server and watch the console until Startup Completed.

​
Why does a change not affect my existing world?

The panel notes that some settings may not apply after the save file is first created. If a rule still doesn’t change after the checks above, test it on a new world: set a new Save Name on Startup, restart and check. Switch back to your old Save Name afterwards. See reset the world.

​
Frequently asked questions

​
Should I edit the files in VRisingServer_Data/StreamingAssets?

No. They hold the official defaults and game updates can replace them. Copy what you need into save-data/Settings/ instead.

​
My server won’t start after I edited ServerGameSettings.json. What now?

Open the console and look for an error about the file. Fix the JSON, or rename your file so the server uses the defaults, then start again.

​
Where do I change the clan size?

In save-data/Settings/ServerGameSettings.json with the ClanSize key. See clan size.

V Rising server guide

Every V Rising page in one place.

Server settings explained

What the panel sets and what you edit.

Teleport with resources

The most changed setting.

Configure startup variables

How the Startup page works.
Tested by the FREAKHOSTING team on our Game Panel on 30 October 2026 (V Rising dedicated server). Steps may differ slightly if the game changes.

​
Need Extra Help?

If you encounter any issues, our support team is ready to assist:

​
Save on Your Hosting

Ready to upgrade your hosting? Use code KB20 at checkout for 20% off your first order!
Last Updated: October 2026