Empyrion Galactic Survival Dedicated Server: Admin Commands & dedicated.yaml Guide
Data Verified: May 2026Complete Empyrion - Galactic Survival dedicated server reference. Configure dedicated.yaml, manage scenarios (Reforged Eden), open UDP ports, and size hardware for persistent multi-playfield universes.
Commands & configuration database
| Command | Default Value | Description | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
Srv_Name | Empyrion DSI | Public server name shown in the in-game browser. | |
Srv_Password | (empty) | Password required to join the server. | |
Srv_MaxPlayers | 8 | Maximum concurrent players. | |
Srv_ReservePlayfields | 1 | Reserved playfield server processes kept warm to reduce streaming hitches. | |
Srv_Description | (empty) | Description displayed in the in-game browser. | |
GameName | DediGame | Save game folder name on disk. | |
Mode | Survival | Game mode: Survival or Creative. | |
Seed | 1234567 | Universe generation seed. | |
CustomScenario | (empty) | Folder under Scenarios used as the base for the universe. | |
DecayTime | 0 | Days before unvisited structures decay. 0 disables. | |
WipeTime | 0 | Days before unvisited POIs wipe to fresh loot. 0 disables. | |
ProtectTime | 168 | Hours of offline protection for player structures. |
Showing 12 of 12 configuration parameters.
| Command | Default Value | Description | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
AutoBackupCount | 10 | Number of rolling save backups kept on disk. | |
saveandexit <seconds> | N/A | Schedules a graceful save and shutdown with countdown. | |
save | N/A | Forces an immediate universe save. | |
kick <name> <reason> | N/A | Kicks the named player from the server. | |
ban <name> <duration> | N/A | Bans a player. Duration in days, 0 = permanent. | |
gants | N/A | Reloads adminconfig.yaml without restarting the server. | |
destroy <entityID> | N/A | Removes the named structure or POI from the universe. | |
teleport <player> <playfield> <x> <y> <z> | N/A | Teleports a player to specific coordinates on a playfield. | |
say '<message>' | N/A | Broadcasts a global server message. |
Showing 9 of 9 admin console commands.
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Sizing guidance for self-hosting a Empyrion - Galactic Survival dedicated server.
| Tier | Specification | Use case |
|---|---|---|
| Small (1-4 players) | 8 GB RAM / 4-core 3.5 GHz+ CPU | Vanilla scenario, few active playfields. |
| Standard (4-12 players) | 16 GB RAM / 6-core 4.0 GHz+ CPU / NVMe SSD | Reforged Eden community with active multi-playfield exploration. |
| Heavy / RE2 | 32 GB RAM / 8-core 4.5 GHz+ Dedicated Node | Full RE2 servers with many simultaneous playfield processes and large faction CV builds. |
Default file locations
Default installation paths for Empyrion - Galactic Survival dedicated servers installed via SteamCMD.
Windows
C:\steamcmd\Empyrion - Dedicated Server\Linux
/home/steam/empyrion/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 | 30000-30004 |
| Query Port | UDP | 27016 |
| RCON / Telnet | TCP | 30004 (EAH) |
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