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Squad dedicated servers are configured with plain-text .cfg files in the SquadGame/ServerConfig/ folder. Each file has one job: server identity, RCON access, the message of the day, the map rotation, and (for licensed servers) your license. This guide walks through each file with working examples you can adapt.

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Configuration Files Overview

FilePurpose
Server.cfgServer name, player cap, password, advertising, reserved slots
Rcon.cfgRCON port and password for remote administration
Admins.cfgAdmin groups and SteamIDs — covered in Admin Setup
MOTD.motdMessage of the day shown to players
LayerRotation.cfg / LevelRotation.cfgMap and layer rotation
License.cfgServer license key (licensed servers only)
Bans.cfgBan list (usually managed by admin commands/RCON tools)
File names and available settings can shift slightly between Squad versions — if a file mentioned here looks different on your server, check the files actually present in SquadGame/ServerConfig/ via the panel’s File Manager, depending on server version.

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Server.cfg

The main identity file. One setting per line: 
ServerName="[EU] My Wasabi Community Server | New Player Friendly"
ShouldAdvertise=true
IsLANMatch=false
MaxPlayers=100
NumReservedSlots=2
Password=
PreventTeamChangeIfUnbalanced=true
RandomizeMapRotation=false
SettingDescription
ServerNameName shown in the server browser (in quotes). Include your region/community tag — it’s your storefront.
ShouldAdvertisetrue lists the server publicly; false hides it (players can still join via favorites if they’ve added it).
MaxPlayersPlayer cap — up to 100.
NumReservedSlotsSlots held back for whitelisted players (a licensed-server perk when used for priority access).
PasswordJoin password. Leave empty for a public server.

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Rcon.cfg

Enables remote administration (BattleMetrics and similar tools connect through this): 
Port=21114
Password=MyStrongRconPassword
Use a long, unique password — RCON access is full admin access. Consider locking the RCON port down with the Firewall Manager so only your admin tools can reach it.

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MOTD.motd

A plain-text message shown to players. Keep it short and useful: 
Welcome to [EU] My Wasabi Community Server!
Rules: no teamkilling, SLs need a mic, claim vehicles in squad name.
Discord: discord.gg/yourcommunity

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Map & Layer Rotation

Squad maps are divided into layers — a map plus a game mode and version, like Yehorivka_RAAS_v1. Your rotation file lists one layer per line, and the server cycles through them in order: 
Yehorivka_RAAS_v1
Gorodok_RAAS_v1
Narva_AAS_v1
Mutaha_RAAS_v1
Fallujah_Invasion_v1
Goose_Bay_RAAS_v1
  • Current Squad versions use LayerRotation.cfg for layer-based rotation; LevelRotation.cfg exists for rotating by level (map) instead, depending on server version. If both are present, the layer rotation typically takes priority — keep your rotation in one file to avoid confusion.
  • Layer names must match exactly (spelling and _v1/_v2 suffixes matter). An invalid layer name is skipped or can cause the rotation to fall back to defaults.
  • Set RandomizeMapRotation=true in Server.cfg if you’d rather shuffle than cycle in order.
  • Workshop mods add their own layers — add those layer names to the rotation the same way (see Installing Mods).
Balance your rotation for your population: large open layers (Yehorivka, Gorodok) play poorly at low player counts. Many communities keep a separate “seeding” rotation of small infantry layers and switch with AdminChangeLayer while the server fills.

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License.cfg

If OWI grants your community a server license, you’ll receive a license key to place in License.cfg: 
YourLicenseKeyFromOWI
Unlicensed servers simply leave this file empty — everything else works normally.

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Editing Configs on Wasabi Hosting

1

Open the File Manager

Log in to the Game Panel, open your Squad server, and navigate to SquadGame/ServerConfig/ in the File Manager.
2

Edit carefully

Keep each setting on its own line, don’t add stray quotes, and don’t reorder Key=Value pairs into other formats. Save the file when done.
3

Restart to apply

Most config changes require a server restart from the panel Console. Rotation edits take effect for subsequent map changes; identity settings like ServerName need the restart.
Take a quick backup before big config overhauls — restoring a known-good ServerConfig folder beats debugging a server that won’t show up in the browser.
Need more slots or better performance for full-pop nights? Order or upgrade your Squad server from €16.00/month — upgrades keep all your files.