Pavlov VR Dedicated Server: Game.ini, RCON & Workshop Maps Guide
Data Verified: May 2026Definitive Pavlov VR dedicated server guide. Configure Game.ini, RCON, MapRotation, Mods.txt for Workshop sync, modes (TTT, WW2, Push), and size hardware for stable 10-32 player servers.
Commands & configuration database
| Command | Default Value | Description | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
ServerName | Pavlov Server | Public server name shown in the browser. | |
ServerPassword | (empty) | Password required to join. | |
MaxPlayers | 10 | Concurrent player cap (up to 32 on supported maps). | |
RconPassword | (empty) | Password for the Pavlov RCON socket. | |
RconPort | 9100 | TCP port for RCON. | |
MapRotation | () | Ordered list of (MapId, GameMode) tuples. | |
TimeLimit | 10 | Minutes per round/map. | |
bEnabled (BalanceTableURL) | false | Allows custom weapon balance JSON pulled from a URL. | |
bVerboseLogging | false | Enables verbose server-side logs for debugging. | |
Admins | () | Steam64 IDs auto-promoted to admin on join. |
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| Command | Default Value | Description | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
ServerInfo | RefreshList | RCON: returns server info JSON. | |
SwitchMap <ugc> <mode> | N/A | RCON: switches to the given map and mode. | |
Kick <steamid> | N/A | RCON: kicks the named player. | |
Ban <steamid> | N/A | RCON: permanently bans a SteamID. | |
GiveItem <steamid> <item> | N/A | RCON: grants a weapon/item to the player. | |
ResetSND | N/A | RCON: resets the Search & Destroy match state. |
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Hardware specifications
Sizing guidance for self-hosting a Pavlov VR dedicated server.
| Tier | Specification | Use case |
|---|---|---|
| Small (10 players) | 4 GB RAM / 2-core 3.5 GHz+ CPU | Stock SND / TDM at 10 slots. |
| Standard (16-20 players) | 8 GB RAM / 4-core 4.0 GHz+ CPU / SSD | Custom Workshop maps with extra slots. |
| Large (32 players) | 12 GB RAM / 4-core 4.5 GHz+ Dedicated Node / NVMe | WW2 / PUSH custom map nights with full lobbies. |
Default file locations
Default installation paths for Pavlov VR dedicated servers installed via SteamCMD.
Windows
C:\PavlovServer\Pavlov\Saved\Config\WindowsServer\Linux
/home/steam/pavlovserver/Pavlov/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 | TCP | 9100 |
Frequently asked questions
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