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# SCP: Secret Laboratory Server Hosting — Getting Started

> Learn the basics of SCP: Secret Laboratory server hosting with Wasabi Hosting — custom configs, plugins for custom roles and events, and server list verification.

SCP: Secret Laboratory is the free-to-play multiplayer horror game set in a containment facility gone very wrong. Every round throws Class-D personnel, scientists, Mobile Task Force operatives, Chaos Insurgency, and player-controlled SCPs into the same collapsing site — and chaos, alliances, and betrayal follow. It's equal parts horror and comedy, and it thrives on community servers.

Running your own SCP:SL server means you set the tone: friendly-fire rules, respawn waves, round pacing, and — through plugins — entirely custom roles, items, and events. This section covers everything from installing plugin frameworks to tuning gameplay configs.

Your SCP:SL server at Wasabi Hosting is managed through the [Wasabi Hosting Game Panel](https://panel.wasabihosting.com), which includes a live Console, File Manager, Backups, Schedules, and Startup parameter editing.

## Why Run Your Own Server?

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  <Card title="Your rules, every round" icon="sliders">
    Friendly fire, respawn tickets, round restart timing, decontamination, warhead behavior — everything is configurable in plain-text configs.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Plugins change everything" icon="puzzle-piece">
    Community frameworks like EXILED and Northwood's LabAPI unlock custom roles, custom items, events, admin tools, and stat tracking.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Moderation that fits your community" icon="shield">
    Fine-grained permission groups, Remote Admin access, reserved slots, and whitelisting keep your community healthy.
  </Card>

  <Card title="A home for your group" icon="users">
    Whether it's a private server for friends or a public community hub, a dedicated server keeps the facility open 24/7.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Verified vs. Unverified Servers

SCP:SL servers don't automatically appear in the in-game public server list. To be listed, a server must be **verified by Northwood Studios** — a short application process where you agree to their server rules and prove ownership. Once verified, your server shows up in the server browser for everyone.

**Unverified servers work perfectly fine too** — players just join by direct IP instead of finding you in the list, which is ideal for private or community-only servers. You can apply for verification later at any time; requirements and the application process are described in Northwood's official server documentation.

## Quick Facts

|                       |                                                              |
| --------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------ |
| **Price of the game** | Free-to-play on Steam                                        |
| **Default game port** | `7777` (UDP)                                                 |
| **Config files**      | `config_gameplay.txt`, `config_remoteadmin.txt`, and friends |
| **Plugin frameworks** | LabAPI (official), EXILED (community)                        |
| **Public listing**    | Requires Northwood verification                              |

<Info>
  Your assigned IP and port are shown at the top of the **Console** page in the Game Panel. Players on unverified servers connect by direct IP through the game's console.
</Info>

## SCP:SL Server Guides

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  <Card title="Install Plugins" icon="puzzle-piece" href="/games/scpsl/install-plugins">
    Set up LabAPI or EXILED and add plugins for custom roles, events, and admin tools.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Server Configuration" icon="gears" href="/games/scpsl/server-configuration">
    Gameplay configs, Remote Admin, permission groups, and server list settings.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Server Optimization" icon="bolt" href="/games/scpsl/server-optimization">
    Keep rounds smooth with the right player counts and settings.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Admin Commands" icon="terminal" href="/games/scpsl/admin-commands">
    Remote Admin essentials — moderation, round control, and player management.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

<Tip>
  Configs and plugin data are easy to break while experimenting. Take a [backup](/server/backups) before big changes so you can roll back in one click.
</Tip>

## Why Host SCP:SL with Wasabi?

SCP:SL rounds are latency-sensitive — gunfights and SCP abilities feel bad on a laggy server — and modded servers with many plugins need real CPU headroom:

* **AMD Ryzen 7950X3D / 9950X CPUs** — strong single-core performance keeps tick rates stable during hectic 20+ player rounds
* **DDR5 RAM and NVMe SSDs** — fast restarts between rounds and quick plugin reloads
* **DDoS protection included** — GCore-backed protection with 200+ Tbps capacity at no extra cost, on our own network (AS215370)
* **Amsterdam, Frankfurt, and Ashburn (US East)** locations for low ping in Europe and North America
* **Instant setup** — your server deploys about 2 minutes after payment, and upgrades keep all your files

<Card title="Order Your SCP:SL Server" icon="rocket" href="https://wasabihosting.com/game-servers/scp-sl">
  SCP: Secret Laboratory server hosting from **€8.00/month** — Ryzen performance, DDoS protection, and 24/7 support. Deployed in about 2 minutes.
</Card>

New to the panel? Start with the [getting started guide](/getting-started), or reach out on [Discord](https://discord.wasabihosting.com) if you have questions.