Green Hell Dedicated Server: Game.json & Admin Commands
Data Verified: May 2026Complete Green Hell co-op dedicated server guide. Configure Game.json, slot/admin setup, save management, and hardware sizing for 4-player Amazon survival servers.
Commands & configuration database
| Command | Default Value | Description | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
name | Green Hell Server | Public server name shown in the in-game browser. | |
password | (empty) | Password required to join. Leave blank for public. | |
slots | 4 | Concurrent player cap. Hard cap 4. | |
game_port | 25840 | UDP gameplay port. | |
query_port | 25841 | UDP Steam query port. | |
game_mode | Story | Game mode: Story, Survival, Spirits of Amazonia, Permadeath. | |
difficulty | Normal | Difficulty: Easy, Normal, Hard. | |
enable_pvp | false | Enables player-vs-player damage. | |
save_slot | 1 | The save slot the server loads on boot. | |
public | true | Lists the server in the public browser. | |
auto_save_interval | 300 | Seconds between automatic saves. |
Showing 11 of 11 configuration parameters.
| Command | Default Value | Description | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
/help | N/A | Lists admin chat commands. | |
/kick <player> | N/A | Disconnects the named player. | |
/ban <player> | N/A | Bans the named player by Steam ID. | |
/save | N/A | Forces an immediate world save. | |
/say <message> | N/A | Server-wide chat broadcast. | |
/shutdown | N/A | Gracefully stops the server. |
Showing 6 of 6 admin console commands.
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Hardware specifications
Sizing guidance for self-hosting a Green Hell dedicated server.
| Tier | Specification | Use case |
|---|---|---|
| Solo / Duo | 4 GB RAM / 2-core 3.5 GHz+ CPU | Story mode with one or two players. Idles around 2-3 GB. |
| Full Co-op (4 players) | 6 GB RAM / 2-core 4.0 GHz+ CPU / SSD | All 4 slots active; modest construction. |
| Long-running World | 8 GB RAM / 4-core 4.0 GHz+ CPU / SSD | Spirits of Amazonia with many built shelters and large explored map. |
Default file locations
Default installation paths for Green Hell dedicated servers installed via SteamCMD.
Windows
C:\GreenHellServer\Saved\Linux
/home/steam/greenhell/Saved/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 | 25840 |
| Query Port | UDP | 25841 |
| RCON / Telnet | - | N/A |
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