Stationeers Dedicated Server: rocketstation_DedicatedServer Guide
Data Verified: May 2026Complete Stationeers dedicated server reference. Configure default.xml, manage worlds, gas atmospherics tick rate, mods, and size hardware for stable persistent space-station builds.
Commands & configuration database
| Command | Default Value | Description | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
-world <name> | Mars | Command-line: world template loaded on boot. | |
-difficulty <preset> | Normal | Command-line: difficulty preset (Easy/Normal/Hard/Stationeer). | |
-port <num> | 27500 | Command-line: UDP gameplay port. | |
-password <text> | (empty) | Command-line: join password. | |
ServerName | Stationeers Server | Public server name (default.xml). | |
MaxPlayers | 10 | Concurrent player cap. | |
ServerVisible | true | Lists the server in the public browser. | |
AutoSave | true | Enables automatic periodic saves. | |
AutoSaveInterval | 300 | Seconds between auto-saves. | |
DayLength | 1200 | In-game day length in seconds. |
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| Command | Default Value | Description | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
save | N/A | Forces an immediate world save (server console). | |
shutdown | N/A | Saves and stops the server. | |
kick <player> | N/A | Kicks the named player. | |
ban <steamid> | N/A | Bans the named Steam64 ID. | |
give <item> <qty> | N/A | Spawns items into the admin's hand (in-game console). |
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Hardware specifications
Sizing guidance for self-hosting a Stationeers dedicated server.
| Tier | Specification | Use case |
|---|---|---|
| Small (2-4 players) | 4 GB RAM / 2-core 3.5 GHz+ CPU | Early Mars/Moon starts. |
| Standard (6-10 players) | 8 GB RAM / 4-core 4.0 GHz+ CPU / SSD | Established base with full atmospherics loop. |
| Megabase / Persistent | 16 GB RAM / 4-core 4.5 GHz+ Dedicated Node / NVMe | Hundreds of pipes & IC10 chips; clock speed dominates tick. |
Default file locations
Default installation paths for Stationeers dedicated servers installed via SteamCMD.
Windows
C:\StationeersServer\saves\Linux
/home/steam/stationeersserver/saves/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 | 27500 |
| Query Port | UDP | 27015 |
| RCON / Telnet | - | N/A (server console) |
Quick start: launch your Stationeers server
Copy-paste these two commands to install and start a Stationeers dedicated server. Tested against SteamCMD on a fresh box.
Step 1, Install via SteamCMDSteam App ID 600130
steamcmd +force_install_dir /home/steam/stationeers +login anonymous +app_update 600130 validate +quitStep 2, Launch the Stationeers server
cd /home/steam/stationeers && ./rocketstation_DedicatedServer.x86_64 -batchmode -nographicsStep 1, Install via SteamCMDSteam App ID 600130
steamcmd +force_install_dir "C:\stationeers" +login anonymous +app_update 600130 validate +quitStep 2, Launch the Stationeers server
C:\stationeers\rocketstation_DedicatedServer.exe -batchmode -nographicsFrequently asked questions
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