Avorion Dedicated Server: Admin Commands & server.ini Guide
Data Verified: May 2026Complete Avorion dedicated server guide. Configure server.ini, manage admins via galaxy folder, run modded galaxies, and size hardware for multi-sector persistent worlds with active factions.
Commands & configuration database
| Command | Default Value | Description | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
name | Avorion Server | Public server name shown in the browser. | |
description | (empty) | Description displayed in the in-game browser. | |
port | 27000 | UDP gameplay port. | |
queryPort | 27003 | UDP Steam query port. | |
maxPlayers | 10 | Maximum concurrent players. | |
password | (empty) | Password required to join the server. | |
public | true | Lists the server in the in-game browser. | |
listed | true | Allows discovery via Steam master server. | |
saveInterval | 300 | Seconds between automatic galaxy saves. | |
sectorIdleTime | 300 | Seconds before an empty sector is unloaded from memory. | |
useSteam | true | Enables Steam authentication and Workshop integration. |
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| Command | Default Value | Description | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
/help | N/A | Lists all available chat commands. | |
/admin <name> | N/A | Grants admin to the named player at runtime. | |
/kick <name> | N/A | Kicks the named player from the server. | |
/ban <name> | N/A | Bans the named player. | |
/unban <name> | N/A | Removes a ban from the named player. | |
/save | N/A | Forces an immediate galaxy save. | |
/stop | N/A | Saves and gracefully shuts down the server. | |
/give <name> <item> <qty> | N/A | Spawns items, resources, or credits into the named player. | |
/teleport <player1> <player2> | N/A | Teleports player1 to player2's sector. | |
/resetsector <x> <y> | N/A | Regenerates the named sector from scratch (DESTRUCTIVE). | |
/run <lua> | N/A | Executes a server-side Lua snippet (admin only). |
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Sizing guidance for self-hosting a Avorion dedicated server.
| Tier | Specification | Use case |
|---|---|---|
| Small (1-4 players) | 4 GB RAM / 2-core 3.5 GHz+ CPU | Vanilla galaxy with light exploration. |
| Standard (4-10 players) | 8 GB RAM / 4-core 4.0 GHz+ CPU / SSD | Active community with multiple sectors loaded simultaneously. |
| Heavy / Modded | 16 GB RAM / 6-core 4.5 GHz+ Dedicated Node / NVMe | Large modpacks and persistent galaxies; clock dominates per-sector tick. |
Default file locations
Default installation paths for Avorion dedicated servers installed via SteamCMD.
Windows
C:\AvorionServer\galaxies\<name>\Linux
/home/steam/avorion/galaxies/<name>/Pro-Tip: Always stop the server completely before editing configuration files, or the server will overwrite your changes upon restart.
Default ports for port forwarding
Open these on your router and firewall before exposing the server to the internet.
| Service | Protocol | Port |
|---|---|---|
| Game Port | UDP | 27000 |
| Query Port | UDP | 27003 |
| RCON / Telnet | TCP | 27015 |
Frequently asked questions
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