Enshrouded Dedicated Server: Admin Commands & enshrouded_server.json Guide
Data Verified: May 2026Complete Enshrouded dedicated server guide. Configure enshrouded_server.json roles and permissions, manage save backups, open the correct UDP ports, and size hardware for 16-player Embervale communities.
Commands & configuration database
| Command | Default Value | Description | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
name | Enshrouded Server | Public server name shown in the in-game browser. | |
saveDirectory | ./savegame | Path to the world save directory, relative to the server binary. | |
logDirectory | ./logs | Path to server log output directory. | |
ip | 0.0.0.0 | Bind address. Use 0.0.0.0 to accept connections on all interfaces. | |
gamePort | 15636 | UDP gameplay port for client connections. | |
queryPort | 15637 | UDP query port used by the in-game server browser. Must also be forwarded. | |
slotCount | 16 | Maximum concurrent players. Hard cap is 16. | |
voiceChatMode | Proximity | Voice chat mode: Proximity, Team, or Off. | |
enableTextChat | true | Enables in-game text chat. | |
enableVoiceChat | true | Enables in-game voice chat. | |
userGroups[].name | Admin | Defines a permission role (Admin, Friend, Guest) used to assign users. | |
userGroups[].password | (empty) | Optional password, users entering it on join are auto-assigned this role. | |
userGroups[].canKickBan | true | Whether members of this role may kick or ban other players in-game. | |
userGroups[].canEditBase | true | Whether members may modify any base, not just their own. | |
userGroups[].reservedSlots | 0 | Number of slots reserved for users in this role beyond slotCount. |
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| Command | Default Value | Description | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
/kick <name> | N/A | In-game admin command: kicks the named player from the server. | |
/ban <name> | N/A | In-game admin command: bans the named player by Steam ID. | |
/unban <steamID> | N/A | Removes a player from the server ban list. | |
/players | N/A | Lists all currently connected players and their roles. | |
/save | N/A | Forces an immediate world save to disk. |
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Sizing guidance for self-hosting a Enshrouded dedicated server.
| Tier | Specification | Use case |
|---|---|---|
| Small (1-4 players) | 6 GB RAM / 2-core 3.5 GHz+ CPU | Co-op with a single base. Server idles around 3-4 GB. |
| Standard (4-10 players) | 12 GB RAM / 4-core 4.0 GHz+ CPU / NVMe SSD | Active community with multiple bases across Embervale. NVMe improves region streaming. |
| Full (10-16 players) | 16 GB RAM / 6-core 4.5 GHz+ Dedicated Node / NVMe | Max-pop server with large explored map. Single-thread clock dominates tick stability. |
Default file locations
Default installation paths for Enshrouded dedicated servers installed via SteamCMD.
Windows
C:\EnshroudedServer\Linux
/home/steam/enshroudedserver/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 | 15636 |
| Query Port | UDP | 15637 |
| RCON / Telnet | - | N/A (config-file roles) |
Frequently asked questions
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