How to Host a Server on SCP Secret Laboratory

Hello Dev, are you interested in hosting your own server on SCP Secret Laboratory? This guide provides you with comprehensive instructions and tips on the best practices for setting up your own server. If you’re not familiar with SCP Secret Laboratory, it’s a multiplayer horror game where players assume roles of various staff members and prisoners in a facility where an experiment with an unknown entity has gone wrong. Let’s get started!

Requirements

Before anything else, it’s important to know the requirements needed to host a server. You will need:

Ensure your hardware and software meet these requirements before proceeding.

Downloading the Server

Once you have met the requirements, it’s time to download the server files. Follow these steps:

1. Go to the SCP Secret Laboratory server releases page and download the latest release.
2. Extract the downloaded files to a folder on your computer.

Configuring the Server

Configuration of the server is necessary to customize it to your liking. There are two configuration files you can modify:

1. config_gameplay.txt – This file contains gameplay settings like round time, maximum players, and so on.
2. config_remoteadmin.txt – This file contains remote administration settings like admin password and access levels.

You can open and edit these files using any text editor.

Setting up Gameplay Configuration

Here are some essential settings you need to change in the config_gameplay.txt file:

1. Set max_players to the number of players you want to host on the server.
2. Set round_time to the desired length of a round.
3. Set friendly_fire to true or false to enable or disable friendly fire, respectively.
4. Set auto_nuke to true or false to enable or disable automatic nuke, respectively.

There are many more settings you can change in this file, so take your time to go through them.

Setting up Remote Administration Configuration

Here are some essential settings you need to change in the config_remoteadmin.txt file:

1. Set password to your desired admin password.
2. Set access_level to your desired access level (0-4) for the admin.

Other settings in this file are optional and can be customized according to your preferences.

Port Forwarding

Port forwarding is necessary to allow other players to connect to your server. Here are the steps to forward your ports:

1. Log in to your router’s configuration page.
2. Find the Port Forwarding or Virtual Server section.
3. Add a new rule with the following information:
   • Service Name: SCP Secret Laboratory
   • Protocol: TCP/UDP
   • External Port Range: 7777-7780
   • Internal Port Range: 7777-7780
   • Internal IP Address: Your computer’s IP address
4. Save the rule and restart your router.

Starting the Server

You’re now ready to start the server. Follow these steps:

1. Open the extracted server files folder.
2. Double-click the start.bat file to start the server.
3. Wait for the server to start and enter y to start the round.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How can I join my own server?

A: Open SCP Secret Laboratory and go to the server browser. Your server should be displayed at the top of the list. Double-click it and enter the password if you set one.

Q: How can I change my server name and description?

A: Edit the config_gameplay.txt file and change the server_name and server_description settings.

Q: How can I add custom plugins to my server?

A: Go to the Exiled-Team/EXILED GitHub page and download the latest release. Extract the files to the server’s Plugins folder and restart the server.

Q: How do I update my server to the latest version?

A: Visit the SCP Secret Laboratory server releases page and download the latest release. Extract the files to the server folder and overwrite any existing files.

Q: How can I ban players from my server?

A: Access the server console by pressing ` and type ban <player name or Steam ID> to ban a player.

Q: How can I change my server’s map?

A: Access the server console by pressing ` and type map <map name> to change the map.

Conclusion

Hosting your own server on SCP Secret Laboratory can be a fun and rewarding experience. By following this guide, you should be able to set up your own server and customize it to your liking. If you encounter any issues, refer to the Frequently Asked Questions section or seek help from the SCP Secret Laboratory community. Happy hosting!