Mordhau Dedicated Server: Admin Commands & Game.ini Guide
Data Verified: May 2026Comprehensive Mordhau dedicated server guide. Configure Game.ini, manage Admins.txt, run BR/Frontline/Invasion modes, and size hardware for stable 64-slot medieval combat servers.
Commands & configuration database
| Command | Default Value | Description | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
ServerName | Mordhau Server | Public server name shown in the browser. | |
ServerPassword | (empty) | Password required to join the server. | |
AdminPassword | (empty) | Password used for in-game admin elevation. | |
MaxSlots | 32 | Maximum concurrent players. Hard cap is 80. | |
GamePort | 7777 | UDP gameplay port. | |
BeaconPort | 15000 | UDP server discovery beacon port. | |
QueryPort | 27015 | UDP Steam query port. | |
MapRotation | FFA_Mountainpeak | Comma-separated list of maps the server cycles through. | |
TeamDamageScale | 1.0 | Scales friendly-fire damage. 0 = off, 1 = full. | |
BotConfig | 0 | Number of bots to fill empty slots. | |
FriendlyFireDisableTime | 0 | Seconds of FF immunity after round start. |
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| Command | Default Value | Description | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
Admin Help | N/A | Lists available admin commands. | |
Admin Login <password> | N/A | Elevates the calling client to admin using AdminPassword. | |
Admin Kick <name> | N/A | Kicks the named player from the server. | |
Admin Ban <steamid> <minutes> | N/A | Bans the player by Steam64 ID. 0 = permanent. | |
Admin Unban <steamid> | N/A | Removes a ban from the named Steam64 ID. | |
Admin ChangeMap <map> | N/A | Loads the named map immediately. | |
Admin ChangeRotation <map1>,<map2> | N/A | Replaces the active map rotation. | |
Admin RestartRound | N/A | Restarts the current round. | |
Admin Say <message> | N/A | Broadcasts a global chat message from the admin. | |
Admin Mute <name> <minutes> | N/A | Mutes a player in voice/text chat. |
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Visit GTXGaming →Hardware specifications
Sizing guidance for self-hosting a Mordhau dedicated server.
| Tier | Specification | Use case |
|---|---|---|
| Small (16-32 slots) | 4 GB RAM / 4-core 3.5 GHz+ CPU / 1 Gbps | Casual FFA / Duel servers. |
| Standard (32-64 slots) | 8 GB RAM / 4-core 4.0 GHz+ CPU / 1 Gbps | Active Frontline community servers with workshop maps. |
| Full (64-80 slots) | 12-16 GB RAM / 6-core 4.5 GHz+ Dedicated Node | Max-pop Invasion/BR; client tick cost scales with player count. |
Default file locations
Default installation paths for Mordhau dedicated servers installed via SteamCMD.
Windows
C:\MordhauServer\Mordhau\Saved\Config\WindowsServer\Linux
/home/steam/mordhauserver/Mordhau/Saved/Config/LinuxServer/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 | 7777 |
| Query Port | UDP | 27015 |
| RCON / Telnet | UDP | 7778 (Beacon) |
Frequently asked questions
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