Nightingale Dedicated Server: ServerSettings.ini Setup Guide
Data Verified: May 2026Complete Nightingale dedicated server reference. Configure ServerSettings.ini, set admin password, max players, realm options, port forwarding, and right-size hardware for stable Realm hosting.
Commands & configuration database
| Command | Default Value | Description | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
ServerName | Nightingale Dedicated Server | Public Realm name shown in the browser. | |
ServerPassword | (empty) | Password required to join the Realm. | |
AdminPassword | (empty) | Password for `AdminLogin` console command. | |
MaxPlayers | 8 | Concurrent player cap (hard limit 8). | |
Port | 27015 | UDP gameplay port. | |
QueryPort | 27016 | Steam query port. | |
GameMode | Survival | Survival, PvE, or Mixed mode (no full PvP server-wide as of May 2026). | |
Difficulty | Normal | Easy, Normal, or Hard. |
Showing 8 of 8 configuration parameters.
| Command | Default Value | Description | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
AdminLogin <password> | N/A | Authenticate as admin in the in-game console. | |
Kick <player> | N/A | Kicks the named player. | |
Ban <player> | N/A | Bans the named player. | |
SaveWorld | N/A | Forces an immediate Realm save. |
Showing 4 of 4 admin console commands.
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Hardware specifications
Sizing guidance for self-hosting a Nightingale dedicated server.
| Tier | Specification | Use case |
|---|---|---|
| Small (2-4 players) | 8 GB RAM / 4-core 3.5 GHz+ CPU | Casual Realm with light building. |
| Standard (6-8 players) | 12 GB RAM / 6-core 4.0 GHz+ CPU / SSD | Established estates and active Realm travel. |
| Long-running (8 players) | 16 GB RAM / 6-core 4.5 GHz+ Dedicated Node / NVMe | Heavy builds and many discovered Realms, UE5 is RAM-hungry. |
Default file locations
Default installation paths for Nightingale dedicated servers installed via SteamCMD.
Windows
C:\NightingaleServer\Nightingale\Saved\Config\WindowsServer\Linux
Wine/Proton only, no native Linux build (May 2026)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 | 27015 |
| Query Port | UDP | 27016 |
| RCON / Telnet | - | N/A |
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