Hell Let Loose Dedicated Server: Game.ini & RCON Admin Guide
Data Verified: May 2026Complete Hell Let Loose dedicated server admin reference. Configure Game.ini, RotateMap.txt, RCON admin commands, VIP slots, and hardware sizing for 100-player WW2 servers.
Commands & configuration database
| Command | Default Value | Description | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
ServerName | Hell Let Loose Server | Public server name in the browser. | |
Password | (empty) | Password required to join. Leave blank for public. | |
AdminPassword | (empty) | Password used by RCON tools to authenticate. | |
MaxQueueLength | 6 | Number of players allowed to queue when the server is full. | |
VipSlots | 0 | Slots reserved for VIP IDs listed in vip.txt. | |
QueryPort | 27015 | Steam query port. | |
GamePort | 7777 | UDP gameplay port. | |
BeaconPort | 15000 | UDP master server beacon port. Forward to appear in the public browser. | |
RConPort | 7779 | TCP custom-RCON port. | |
AutoBalance | True | Enables team auto-balance between rounds. | |
AutoBalanceThreshold | 3 | Player-count delta that triggers auto-balance. | |
TeamSwitchCooldown | 15 | Minutes a player must wait before switching teams. | |
IdleKickTime | 0 | Minutes of inactivity before kick (0 = never). | |
MaxPing | 0 | Ping cap in ms; 0 = unlimited. | |
RotateMap.txt | (file) | Newline list of maps and game modes in rotation order. |
Showing 15 of 15 configuration parameters.
| Command | Default Value | Description | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
Kick <player> <reason> | N/A | RCON: disconnects the named player. | |
TempBan <player> <hours> <reason> | N/A | RCON: temporary ban with duration in hours. | |
PermaBan <player> <reason> | N/A | RCON: permanent ban by Steam ID. | |
RotateMap | N/A | RCON: advances to the next map in RotateMap.txt. | |
MapShift <map> | N/A | RCON: immediately switches to the named map. | |
Broadcast <message> | N/A | RCON: sends an on-screen broadcast to all players. | |
Welcome <message> | N/A | RCON: sets the welcome message shown on join. | |
VipAdd <steamID> <name> | N/A | RCON: adds a VIP entry granting queue priority. | |
ShowAdmins | N/A | RCON: lists currently connected admins. |
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Sizing guidance for self-hosting a Hell Let Loose dedicated server.
| Tier | Specification | Use case |
|---|---|---|
| Half-Pop (50 slots) | 12 GB RAM / 6-core 4.5 GHz+ CPU / NVMe | Public Warfare with moderate population. Idles ~9 GB. |
| Full Server (100 slots) | 24 GB RAM / 8-core 4.5 GHz+ Dedicated Node / NVMe | 100-player Warfare/Offensive; single-thread UE4 tick dominates. |
| Tournament / High-Tick | 32 GB RAM / 8-core 5.0 GHz+ Dedicated / NVMe | Comp matches where every ms of tick time affects hit registration. |
Default file locations
Default installation paths for Hell Let Loose dedicated servers installed via SteamCMD.
Windows
C:\hllserver\HLL\Saved\Config\WindowsServer\Linux
Windows-only dedicated serverPro-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 | 7777 |
| Query Port | UDP | 7787, 27015 |
| RCON / Telnet | TCP | 7779 |
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