Eco Dedicated Server: Network.eco, Difficulty & Mod Guide
Data Verified: May 2026Complete Eco dedicated server reference. Configure Network.eco/Difficulty.eco, manage worlds, meteor timers, Strange Loop mods, and size hardware for stable 30-day collaborative civilizations.
Commands & configuration database
| Command | Default Value | Description | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
Description | (empty) | Server description shown in the browser. | |
DiscordAddress | (empty) | Discord invite displayed in the server info panel. | |
GameServerPort | 3000 | UDP gameplay port. | |
WebServerPort | 3001 | HTTP port for the web interface. | |
MaxConnections | 30 | Maximum concurrent players. | |
Password | (empty) | Password required to join the server. | |
WorldSizeX / WorldSizeY | 180 / 180 | World dimensions in voxels. Larger = exponentially more RAM/CPU. | |
MeteorImpactInDays | 30 | Real-time days until meteor impact ends the world. | |
DisableMeteor | false | Removes the meteor entirely (sandbox/creative). |
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| Command | Default Value | Description | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
/admin | N/A | Toggles admin mode for the caller (requires AccessLevel >=3). | |
/teleport <player> | N/A | Teleports the caller to the named player. | |
/give <item> <qty> | N/A | Spawns items into the caller's inventory. | |
/kick <player> | N/A | Kicks the named player. | |
/ban <player> | N/A | Bans the named player. | |
/save | N/A | Forces an immediate world save. | |
/shutdown <minutes> | N/A | Schedules a graceful shutdown. |
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Hardware specifications
Sizing guidance for self-hosting a Eco - Global Survival dedicated server.
| Tier | Specification | Use case |
|---|---|---|
| Small (10-20 players) | 6 GB RAM / 2-core 3.5 GHz+ CPU | Default 180x180 world. Eco is single-threaded for simulation. |
| Standard (30 players) | 10 GB RAM / 4-core 4.0 GHz+ CPU / SSD | Default world with active economy and rooms. |
| Large World (50+) | 16-24 GB RAM / 4-core 4.5 GHz+ Dedicated Node / NVMe | Custom 360x360 worlds with mods; voxel updates are RAM-hungry. |
Default file locations
Default installation paths for Eco - Global Survival dedicated servers installed via SteamCMD.
Windows
C:\EcoServer\Configs\Linux
/home/steam/ecoserver/Configs/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 | 3000 |
| Query Port | UDP | 3001 |
| RCON / Telnet | TCP | 3002 (web) |
Frequently asked questions
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