Life is Feudal: Your Own Dedicated Server: config_local.xml & Admin Commands
Data Verified: May 2026Complete LiF:YO dedicated server guide. Configure config_local.xml, MariaDB persistence, GM admin commands, terrain saves, and hardware sizing for 64-player feudal worlds.
Commands & configuration database
| Command | Default Value | Description | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
name | LiF:YO Server | Public server name in the browser. | |
password | (empty) | Password required to join. Leave blank for public. | |
max_players | 64 | Concurrent player cap. Hard cap is 64 in YO. | |
world_size | 3 | Map size: 1 = 4 km², 2 = 9 km², 3 = 16 km². | |
pvp_enabled | true | Globally enables PvP damage. | |
judgment_hour_enabled | true | Enables scheduled JH windows when structures are damageable. | |
skill_cap | 600 | Total skill point cap per character. | |
stat_cap | 120 | Total stat point cap per character. | |
skill_gain_multiplier | 1.0 | Multiplier for skill XP gain. | |
stat_gain_multiplier | 1.0 | Multiplier for stat point gain. | |
terrain_save_interval | 60 | Seconds between batched terrain writes to MariaDB. | |
db_host / db_user / db_pass | 127.0.0.1 | MariaDB connection details used by all three schemas. | |
ssh_admin_port | 28004 | TCP port for the SSH-style admin console. |
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| Command | Default Value | Description | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
gm fly | N/A | Toggles flying for the GM character. | |
gm spawn <objectID> <qty> | N/A | Spawns the named object at your location. | |
gm teleport <x> <y> | N/A | Teleports your character to map coordinates. | |
gm skills set <skill> <value> | N/A | Sets a skill value on the target character. | |
gm kick <player> | N/A | Disconnects the named player. | |
gm ban <player> | N/A | Bans the named player. | |
gm announce <message> | N/A | Server-wide announcement. | |
gm save | N/A | Forces a save of terrain and DB state. | |
gm shutdown | N/A | Gracefully stops the server with a save. |
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Hardware specifications
Sizing guidance for self-hosting a Life is Feudal: Your Own dedicated server.
| Tier | Specification | Use case |
|---|---|---|
| Small Guild (1-16 players) | 8 GB RAM / 4-core 3.5 GHz+ CPU / SSD | 4 km² world, light terrain edits. MariaDB co-located. |
| Standard (16-32 players) | 16 GB RAM / 6-core 4.0 GHz+ CPU / NVMe | 16 km² world with active settlements. Terrain DB grows ~1 GB/month. |
| Full (64 players) | 32 GB RAM / 8-core 4.5 GHz+ Dedicated Node / NVMe | Max world with sieges; MariaDB I/O is the bottleneck, NVMe is mandatory. |
Default file locations
Default installation paths for Life is Feudal: Your Own dedicated servers installed via SteamCMD.
Windows
C:\LiFServer\config_local.xmlLinux
/home/steam/lifserver/config_local.xmlPro-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 | - | TCP/UDP 28000 |
| Query Port | UDP | 28005 |
| RCON / Telnet | TCP | 28004 (admin) |
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