Introduction to SCP:SL Server Configuration Properly configuring your SCP: Secret Laboratory server is essential for creating an optimal gameplay experience. This guide covers the various configuration files and options available on the Wasabi Hosting Gamepanel.
Core Configuration Files SCP:SL servers use several key configuration files:
Configuration File Overview
File Location Purpose config_gameplay.txt /.config/Gameplay settings and mechanics config_remoteadmin.txt /.config/Remote Admin configuration config.txt /.config/Main server settings config_localadmin.txt /.config/Local Admin configuration permissions.yml /.config/Permission groups and roles 7777_config.yml /.config/Port-specific configuration
Basic Server Configuration Main Configuration (config.txt) The primary configuration file for your SCP:SL server. Here’s a basic template:
# Server Identity server_name : My SCP:SL Server server_ip : auto server_port : 7777 max_players : 20 hide_server : false # Game Settings minimum_delay : 5 maximum_delay : 10 friendly_fire : true autoround_restart : true private_game : false # Security enable_whitelist : false administrator_query_password : YourSecurePassword server_code : YourServerCode # Network ip_binding : true share_non_public_ip : false use_reserved_slots : true reserved_slots : 2 # Misc enable_RA : true Always change default passwords! Using a weak password exposes your server to potential unauthorized access.
Gameplay Configuration (config_gameplay.txt) This file controls core gameplay mechanics:
# Round Settings auto_round_restart_time : 10 lobby_waiting_time : 30 round_start_countdown : 15 warhead_auto_detonate_time : -1 # Respawn Settings respawn_time_minimum : 15 respawn_time_maximum : 25 minimum_NTF_amount : 3 maximum_NTF_amount : 8 NTF_spawn_wave_chances : 40 40 20 CI_spawn_wave_chances : 50 50 # Friendly Fire friendly_fire : true friendly_fire_multiplier : 1.0 friendly_fire_autoban : false friendly_fire_autoban_threshold : 10 friendly_fire_autoban_time : 30 # Item Settings item_spawn_multiplier : 1.0 item_despawn_time : 300 dropped_item_despawn_time : 180 # Spectator Settings allow_spectator_list : true spectator_only_shouldnt_overwatch : true # Escape Settings escape_time_multiplier : 1.0 cuffed_escape_item_policy : Remove # Tesla Gate Settings tesla_trigger_time : 2.5 tesla_idle_time : 10.0 # Elevator Settings elevator_movement_speed : 5.0 # Decontamination decontamination_time : 690 The warhead_auto_detonate_time setting of -1 disables automatic warhead detonation. Set to a positive number (in seconds) to enable.
Remote Admin Configuration (config_remoteadmin.txt) Configure remote administration access:
# Remote Admin Settings enable_remote_admin : true query_port : 7777 administrator_query_password : YourSecurePassword # Security require_authentication : true ban_non_authenticated_connections : true max_invalid_login_attempts : 5 invalid_login_attempt_ban_time : 600 # Chat enable_query_chat : true remote_admin_chat_commands : true # Logging log_commands : true log_queries : true log_user_ids : true Enable ban_non_authenticated_connections to prevent brute-force attacks on your Remote Admin panel.
Permission Groups Configure permission groups in permissions.yml:
# Default Groups Groups : - Name : Owner Inheritance : - admin KickPower : 255 RequiredKickPower : 255 Permissions : - PlayerSensitiveDataAccess - FacilityManagement - PlayersManagement - ServerConsoleCommands - ServerConfigs - Overwatch - GameplayData - Effects - ServerEvents - Noclip - Announcements - RoundEvents - Broadcasting - Name : admin Inheritance : - moderator KickPower : 100 RequiredKickPower : 75 Permissions : - PlayerSensitiveDataAccess - FacilityManagement - PlayersManagement - Overwatch - GameplayData - Effects - Announcements - RoundEvents - Broadcasting - Name : moderator Inheritance : [] KickPower : 50 RequiredKickPower : 25 Permissions : - PlayersManagement - Overwatch - GameplayData - Broadcasting # User Assignments Users : - UserId : 76561198012345678@steam Group : Owner - UserId : 76561198087654321@steam Group : admin Use SteamID64@steam format for Steam users. Find Steam IDs at SteamID.io . Port-Specific Configuration (7777_config.yml) Each server instance can have port-specific settings:
# Server Identity server_name : My SCP:SL Server [US-EAST] server_ip : auto max_players : 20 show_in_serverlist : true # Game Mode friendly_fire : true allow_reporting : true contact_email : admin@example.com # Advanced Settings afk_time : 120 afk_kick_time : 30 auto_round_restart_time : 10 lobby_waiting_time : 30 # Custom Settings custom_info : enabled : true message : "Welcome to our server! Join our Discord: discord.gg/example" Workshop Configuration SCP:SL doesn’t use Steam Workshop, but supports plugins through frameworks like EXILED.
EXILED Plugin Framework To install EXILED:
Download EXILED
Download the latest version from the EXILED GitHub releases
Install to server
Extract EXILED files to your server’s ~/.config/EXILED/ directory
Configure plugins
Place plugin DLLs in ~/.config/EXILED/Plugins/ directory
Restart server
Restart the server to load EXILED and plugins
EXILED plugins are configured in individual YAML files located in ~/.config/EXILED/Configs/.
Gamemode Configurations Classic
Friendly Fire Off
Hardcore
Fast Rounds
Standard SCP:SL gameplay: # config_gameplay.txt friendly_fire : true respawn_time_minimum : 15 respawn_time_maximum : 25 NTF_spawn_wave_chances : 40 40 20 CI_spawn_wave_chances : 50 50 warhead_auto_detonate_time : -1 Advanced Settings Respawn Ticket System Control team spawning:
# Ticket Settings tickets_respawn_default : 100 team_respawn_queue : - NineTailedFox - ChaosInsurgency # Spawn Wave Configuration NTF_spawn_wave_chances : 40 40 20 CI_spawn_wave_chances : 50 50 # Respawn Timing respawn_time_minimum : 15 respawn_time_maximum : 25 # Intercom Configuration intercom_cooldown : 120 intercom_max_speech_time : 20 intercom_custom_speech_limit : 300 intercom_mute_non_admins : false Warhead Settings # Alpha Warhead Configuration warhead_auto_detonate_time : -1 warhead_lock_time : 15 warhead_detonation_time : 90 warhead_tminus_start_duration : 10 enable_warhead_cancel : true Security Configuration Anti-Cheat Settings # Anti-Cheat enable_anticheat : true anticheat_tolerance : 0.5 max_items_per_player : 8 max_ammo_per_caliber : 600 # Behavioral Checks check_player_speed : true max_player_speed : 10.0 check_noclip : true Access Control # Whitelist Configuration enable_whitelist : false whitelist_users : - 76561198012345678@steam - 76561198087654321@steam # Reserved Slots use_reserved_slots : true reserved_slots : 2 reserved_slots_users : - 76561198012345678@steam - 76561198087654321@steam Server Verification To get your server verified (marked with a checkmark):
Meet requirements
Ensure your server meets Northwood’s verification requirements
Add server
Add your server using the server IP and port
Verify ownership
Follow the verification process to prove server ownership
Configure settings
Set your server code in the panel and in your config.txt file
Verified servers appear higher in the server list and get a verification badge.
Server List Configuration Control how your server appears in the public server list:
# Server List Settings show_in_serverlist : true hide_server : false private_game : false # Server Info server_name : My Amazing SCP:SL Server contact_email : admin@example.com # Custom Info custom_info : enabled : true message : "Custom server message visible in the server browser" Database Configuration Some plugins may require database configuration. Example for MySQL:
# Database Settings (plugin-specific) database : type : mysql host : localhost port : 3306 username : scpsl_user password : YourSecurePassword database : scpsl_data connection_timeout : 30 Store database passwords securely and use strong passwords. Never share database credentials.
Log Configuration Configure server logging:
# Logging Settings log_level : Info log_to_file : true log_file_path : logs/ log_rotation : daily max_log_files : 30 # Specific Logging log_player_connections : true log_admin_commands : true log_round_summary : true log_teamkills : true Optimize server performance:
# Performance Settings max_players : 20 afk_time : 120 afk_kick_time : 30 # Entity Limits max_items_per_player : 8 dropped_item_despawn_time : 180 ragdoll_cleanup_time : 10 # Network Optimization network_compression : true tick_rate : 60 send_rate : 60 Lower tick rates (30-60) can improve performance on servers with limited resources while maintaining acceptable gameplay quality.
Startup Parameters Configure these in the Wasabi Hosting Gamepanel:
-port 7777 -maxplayers 20 -nographics -batchmode -nodedicateddelete
Parameter Description Recommended -portServer port 7777 (default) -maxplayersMaximum players 20-25 for balance -nographicsDisable graphics Always use -batchmodeRun in batch mode Always use -nodedicateddeletePrevent config deletion Always use -logFileCustom log location Optional
Common Plugin Configurations
Common Utilities (EXILED Plugin)
# Common Utilities Config common_utilities : is_enabled : true # Utility Features better_096 : is_enabled : true trigger_distance : 10 better_disarmer : is_enabled : true disarm_time : 3 # Quality of Life auto_warhead_start : is_enabled : false time : 600 spawn_protection : is_enabled : true duration : 10
Admin Tools (EXILED Plugin)
Troubleshooting Configuration Issues
Check for YAML syntax errors in configuration files
Verify port availability (not used by another service)
Ensure file permissions are correct
Check server logs for specific error messages
Validate all file paths are correct
Verify server is running and visible in server list
Check firewall settings allow port 7777
Ensure show_in_serverlist is true
Verify hide_server is false
Check server isn’t full or private
Verify Remote Admin is enabled
Check password is set correctly
Ensure user has proper permissions in permissions.yml
Verify SteamID format is correct (SteamID64@steam)
Try restarting the server after permission changes
Configuration Best Practices
Always backup configuration files before editingTest changes on a development server firstUse version control to track configuration changesDocument custom settings for your teamMonitor performance after configuration changesKeep plugins updated to latest compatible versionsReview logs regularly for errors or warnings
By following this configuration guide, you can create a well-optimized and properly configured SCP: Secret Laboratory server on Wasabi Hosting. If you need further assistance, contact our support team. 
