Unturned Dedicated Server: Admin Commands & Commands.dat Guide
Data Verified: May 2026Complete Unturned dedicated server guide. Configure Commands.dat, manage workshop maps and curated/vanilla rules, RocketMod/OpenMod, and size hardware for stable 24-slot communities.
Commands & configuration database
| Command | Default Value | Description | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
name <text> | Unturned Server | Public server name shown in the browser. | |
password <text> | (empty) | Password required to join the server. | |
port <number> | 27015 | UDP gameplay port. | |
maxplayers <number> | 24 | Maximum concurrent players. | |
map <name> | PEI | Map loaded on server start (PEI, Washington, Russia, Yukon, Germany, etc). | |
mode <mode> | Normal | Ruleset: Easy, Normal, Hard. | |
perspective <mode> | Both | First, Third, Vehicle, or Both. | |
pvp / pve | pvp | Sets the server to PvP or PvE mode. | |
cycle <seconds> | 3600 | Length of a full in-game day/night cycle. | |
loadout <id> | 0 | Items spawned with new players (defined in Spawns.dat). | |
queue_size <number> | 8 | Maximum players waiting in the join queue. |
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| Command | Default Value | Description | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
save | N/A | Forces an immediate world save. | |
shutdown <seconds> | N/A | Schedules a graceful shutdown after the given delay. | |
admin <steamID> | N/A | Grants the player admin privileges. | |
unadmin <steamID> | N/A | Revokes admin privileges. | |
kick <player> <reason> | N/A | Kicks the named player from the server. | |
ban <player> <duration> <reason> | N/A | Bans a player. Duration in seconds, 0 = permanent. | |
unban <steamID> | N/A | Removes a ban from the named Steam64 ID. | |
give <player> <itemID> <qty> | N/A | Spawns items into the named player's inventory. | |
teleport <player1> <player2> | N/A | Teleports player1 to player2's location. | |
say <message> | N/A | Broadcasts a global chat message. |
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| Tier | Specification | Use case |
|---|---|---|
| Small (8-16 slots) | 2 GB RAM / 2-core 3.0 GHz+ CPU | Vanilla PEI. Unturned is very lightweight. |
| Standard (16-32 slots) | 4 GB RAM / 4-core 3.5 GHz+ CPU / SSD | Active RP/PvP community on Washington or Russia. |
| Heavy / Modded (40+) | 8 GB RAM / 4-core 4.0 GHz+ Dedicated Node / NVMe | Large modpacks (Carpat, Arid) with active player base. |
Default file locations
Default installation paths for Unturned dedicated servers installed via SteamCMD.
Windows
C:\UnturnedServer\Servers\<instance>\Server\Linux
/home/steam/unturnedserver/Servers/<instance>/Server/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 | TCP | 27017 |
Frequently asked questions
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