Pavlov VR Setup

Host your Pavlov VR server with Workshop map support, custom game modes, and RCON access. This guide covers setup, map installation, and admin configuration for VR multiplayer.

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Choose Your Plan

Plan	Best For	Player Capacity
Starter	Private lobbies, testing	~6 players
Pro	Public TTT, casual servers	~12 players
Premium	Large community hubs, events	~16 players

Tip

When to upgrade: If latency exceeds 20ms for local players or CPU spikes during custom modes, consider a higher tier. VR players are sensitive to latency — anything above ~25ms can break immersion.

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Quick Start

1. Create your server

   Go to panel.mambahost.com → Create Server → Pavlov VR

2. Select your plan and deploy

   Choose your plan and region — deployment completes in about 2 minutes

3. Retrieve your credentials

   Find FTP credentials and default config in /Pavlov/Saved/Config/

4. Enable backups

   Configure daily backups before importing custom map packs

5. Connect and test

   Join your server from your VR headset

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Game Modes

Mode	Description
S&D	Search and Destroy — competitive bomb defusal
TTT	Trouble in Terrorist Town — social deduction
Gun Game	Progress through weapons with each kill
Zombies	Cooperative wave survival
Push	Team-based objective capture
DM/TDM	Deathmatch and Team Deathmatch

Note

Custom modes may add ~10% CPU usage each. Limit simultaneous custom modes on Starter plans.

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Install Maps & Modes

1. Use the Workshop integration — paste collection IDs into startup variables for automatic sync

2. For manual installs, upload .pak files to /Pavlov/Saved/Maps/

3. List maps in Rotation.txt for the server to cycle through

4. Configure game modes in Game.ini and ServerSettings.ini

5. Reload the server through the panel or RestartMatch after editing configs

Tip

Workshop maps sync automatically on restart. Use the panel’s Workshop integration for the easiest setup.

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Server Configuration

Key Config Files

File	Purpose
ServerSettings.ini	Server name, passwords, admin SteamIDs
Game.ini	Game mode settings
Rotation.txt	Map rotation list
RconSettings.txt	RCON configuration

Essential Settings

; ServerSettings.ini example
ServerName=My Pavlov Server
MaxPlayers=10
bSecured=true
bCustomServer=true

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Admin & RCON

1. Set admin SteamIDs in ServerSettings.ini via AdminSteamIDs

2. Configure RCON via RconSettings.txt

3. Connect with PavlovRCON or community dashboards

4. Automate moderation with Discord bots tied to RCON endpoints

Command	Description
SwitchMap	Change to a different map
Kick	Remove a player from the server
Ban	Permanently ban a player
RestartMatch	Restart the current match

Caution

Document SOPs for admin actions so staff know how to handle griefing quickly without removing their headsets mid-match.

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Performance Tips

Recommendation	Why
Keep tickrate at default	Higher tickrates increase CPU significantly
Schedule 1-2 restarts per day	Clears memory after Workshop rotation
Limit custom modes on Starter	Each modded ruleset adds CPU load
Monitor in-game ping overlay	Catch latency issues early

Note

VR players are especially sensitive to latency. Prioritize low ping over high player counts.

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Voice Chat Setup

1. Enable voice chat — set VoiceChat=T in config

2. Verify firewall allows required UDP ports

3. Test with multiple headsets to confirm quality

4. Consider proximity voice mods for immersive modes like TTT

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Common Issues

Problem	Solution
Players crash on join	Verify Workshop maps downloaded fully; delete partial .pak files
Voice chat broken	Ensure VoiceChat=T and firewall allows ports
High ping despite close region	Confirm players select correct server; check for VPNs/proxies
RCON not responding	Confirm IP allowlist, port, and RCON service is enabled
Custom maps not loading	Check map names in Rotation.txt match file names exactly

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Helpful Links

Version Mismatch Fix update and version errors

Connection Issues Troubleshoot connection problems

Server Won't Start Fix crash loops

Panel Guide Learn panel features

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