Squad Setup

Host your Squad server for large-scale combined-arms battles with up to 100 players. This guide covers setup, layer rotations, RCON configuration, and Workshop mod management.

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Choose Your Plan

Plan	Best For	Player Capacity
Starter	Training drills, whitelisted nights	~20-40 players
Pro	Public servers, most communities	~40-60 players
Premium	Full 50v50, prioritized CPU + support	~60-80 players

Tip

When to upgrade: If server frame time exceeds 16ms on full lobbies or armor-heavy layers cause hitching, consider a higher tier.

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Quick Start

1. Create your server

   Go to panel.mambahost.com → Create Server → Squad

2. Select your plan and deploy

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

3. Retrieve your credentials

   Find SFTP and RCON info in the console output

4. Enable backups

   Configure auto-backups before customizing configs

5. Connect and test

   Join your server and verify settings

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Server Configuration

Key Config Files

Upload these to /SquadGame/ServerConfig/:

File	Purpose
Server.cfg	Hostname, rules, passwords, tick settings
LayerRotation.cfg	Map and layer rotation
Admins.cfg	Admin permission levels by SteamID
Rcon.cfg	RCON settings for remote management

1. Edit Server.cfg with your hostname, welcome message, and server rules

2. Configure LayerRotation.cfg with your desired map/layer mix (official + modded)

3. Add admin SteamIDs to Admins.cfg with appropriate permission levels

4. Set up RCON and connect via SquadJS or BattleMetrics for remote control

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Mods & Workshop Content

1. Create a Steam Workshop collection with required mods and factions

2. Set the collection ID in startup variables

3. Restart the server — mods download automatically

4. Verify mod GUIDs appear in Mods.txt

5. For manual installs, upload .pak files to /SquadGame/Content/Paks

Note

Workshop mods must be whitelisted in your config. Players will download required mods when connecting.

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RCON & Admin Tools

SquadJS Integration

Connect SquadJS or BattleMetrics RCON for:

• Real-time admin commands
• Automated moderation
• Player tracking and statistics

Admin Levels

Level	Permissions
SuperAdmin	Full server control
Admin	Kick, ban, change maps
Moderator	Kick, warn players
Whitelist	Reserved slot access

Tip

Pipe admin logs to Discord for player reports, TK tracking, and automated moderation notifications.

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Operations & Maintenance

Task	Recommendation
Daily restarts	Schedule during low-activity hours
Weekly map rotation updates	Keep layers fresh for your community
Version control configs	Enable quick rollback for changes
Admin log monitoring	Track player reports and TK incidents

Caution

Licensed servers: Follow OWI guidelines for license compliance. Double-check hostname format and EULA requirements.

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Performance Tips

Recommendation	Why
Rotate infantry layers more often	Reduces armor-heavy lag
Limit simultaneous vehicles	Heavy armor increases CPU load
Monitor packet loss	Indicates bandwidth constraints
Schedule restarts	Clears memory and maintains performance

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Common Issues

Problem	Solution
Players stuck on loading	Ensure mods are whitelisted, run ForceInstall for Workshop IDs
RCON disconnects	Whitelist admin IPs, ensure connection limits aren’t exceeded
Armor-heavy lag	Limit vehicles, rotate infantry layers, or upgrade plan
Licensed server rejection	Check license token, hostname format, and EULA compliance
Mods not loading	Verify GUID in Mods.txt and restart server

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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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