Dashboard: Server Management
Manual: Profile Tab
The Profile tab is where you configure the basic server settings. This includes the server path, mod file, network binding, and general server behavior.
Profile Information (Both)
This section is for the "system"/"network" level of settings relating to the game server. Along with game profile information that is seen by the Lobby's and Novaworld.net.
Host Information
| Setting | Summary |
|---|---|
| Host Name | The display name of the server operator/administrator that players see in the server in-game chat. |
| Lobby Name | The server name shown in the game server browser and lobby listing. |
| Country Code | The flag/icon displayed next to the server in the browser to indicate the server's geographic location. |
Server Details
| Setting | Summary |
|---|---|
| Game IP/Port | The network IP address and port the server binds to for player connections. |
| Lobby Password | Optional password required to join the server lobby. Leave blank for public access. |
| Local Area Network Only | Restricts the server to local network connections only. Requires a local IP address to be functional. |
| NovaWorld Login Required | Forces players to authenticate through NovaWorld before joining. Prevents anonymous connections. |
| Run in Dedicated Mode | Runs the server as a dedicated process (recommended for public servers). |
| Enable Remote Access/Port | Allows remote administration and connection via the RemoteClient application using the specified port. |
Start Modifiers (Both)
Start Modifiers
The Start Modifiers tab provides 21 command-line flags that control server behavior and features.
| # | Flag | Default | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | /DUMP | Off | Enables memory dump generation on crashes for debugging. |
| 2 | /WDM | Off | Something to do with Sound Drivers. |
| 3 | /FRISK | Off | Unknown. |
| 4 | /mod | Off | Loads a specific mod file (requires mod file name parameter). |
| 5 | /betamp | Off | Unknown. |
| 6 | /noreload | Off | Unknown |
| 7 | /w | On | Enables windowed mode so the console stays open. |
| 8 | /autorestart | On | Automatically restarts the server after crashes. |
| 9 | /L | Off | Enables Logging |
| 10 | /BADPACKETS | Off | Logs dropped or malformed packets for debugging. |
| 11 | /PUNT.TXT | Off | Enables punting (kick) list from file. |
| 12 | /shadowmap | Off | Unknown. |
| 13 | /s | Off | Save Stats to File. |
| 14 | /NOSTAT | Off | Disables statistics reporting. |
| 15 | /NETLOG | Off | Enables network traffic logging. |
| 16 | /NETFLOW | Off | Enables network flow analysis. |
| 17 | /SYSDUMP | Off | Generates system dump on crashes. |
| 18 | /NOSYSDUMP | On | Disables system dump generation (reduces disk I/O). |
| 19 | /STACKTRACE | Off | Enables stack trace logging on errors. |
| 20 | /NOSTACKTRACE | Off | Disables stack trace logging. |
| 21 | /LOADBAR | On | Shows loading progress bar. |
Misc (Both)
Simple access control to punt players with too low or high of a ping from being able to stay in the server.
Updates (Server Manager)
Displayed Information
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Status | Shows whether the software is "Up to date" or "Update available" |
| Current Version | The version currently installed on the system. |
| Latest Version | The newest version available for download. |
| Policy | The active update policy summary. |
| Release | Title and notes for the latest release |
Features
- Auto-check: Automatically retrieves update information on tab load
- Manual Check: Click the Update button to manually check for updates (bypasses policy restrictions)
- Release Notes: Displays summary of changes in the latest release
File Manager (Both)
Supported File Types
| Extension | Description |
|---|---|
| .bms | Battlefield map files. |
| .mis | Mission files. |
| .til | Tileset files. |
There could be more file types, please submit a issue ticket to suggest file extensions and reason. (I'm not a map designer so no clue on this stuff)
Operations
| Operation | Description |
|---|---|
| Upload | Import files from local disk. Supports ZIP archives and automatically extracts compatible files. |
| Download | Export selected files to local storage. Supports single or batch download. |
| Delete | Remove files from the server with a safety check for playlist usage. |
| Refresh | Reload the file list from the server directory. |