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)

Profile Information

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

SettingSummary
Host NameThe display name of the server operator/administrator that players see in the server in-game chat.
Lobby NameThe server name shown in the game server browser and lobby listing.
Country CodeThe flag/icon displayed next to the server in the browser to indicate the server's geographic location.

Server Details

SettingSummary
Game IP/PortThe network IP address and port the server binds to for player connections.
Lobby PasswordOptional password required to join the server lobby. Leave blank for public access.
Local Area Network OnlyRestricts the server to local network connections only. Requires a local IP address to be functional.
NovaWorld Login RequiredForces players to authenticate through NovaWorld before joining. Prevents anonymous connections.
Run in Dedicated ModeRuns the server as a dedicated process (recommended for public servers).
Enable Remote Access/PortAllows remote administration and connection via the RemoteClient application using the specified port.

Start Modifiers (Both)

Start Modifiers

Start Modifiers

The Start Modifiers tab provides 21 command-line flags that control server behavior and features.

#FlagDefaultSummary
1/DUMPOffEnables memory dump generation on crashes for debugging.
2/WDMOffSomething to do with Sound Drivers.
3/FRISKOffUnknown.
4/modOffLoads a specific mod file (requires mod file name parameter).
5/betampOffUnknown.
6/noreloadOffUnknown
7/wOnEnables windowed mode so the console stays open.
8/autorestartOnAutomatically restarts the server after crashes.
9/LOffEnables Logging
10/BADPACKETSOffLogs dropped or malformed packets for debugging.
11/PUNT.TXTOffEnables punting (kick) list from file.
12/shadowmapOffUnknown.
13/sOffSave Stats to File.
14/NOSTATOffDisables statistics reporting.
15/NETLOGOffEnables network traffic logging.
16/NETFLOWOffEnables network flow analysis.
17/SYSDUMPOffGenerates system dump on crashes.
18/NOSYSDUMPOnDisables system dump generation (reduces disk I/O).
19/STACKTRACEOffEnables stack trace logging on errors.
20/NOSTACKTRACEOffDisables stack trace logging.
21/LOADBAROnShows loading progress bar.

Misc (Both)

Misc

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)

Updates

Displayed Information

FieldDescription
StatusShows whether the software is "Up to date" or "Update available"
Current VersionThe version currently installed on the system.
Latest VersionThe newest version available for download.
PolicyThe active update policy summary.
ReleaseTitle 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)

File Manager

Supported File Types

ExtensionDescription
.bmsBattlefield map files.
.misMission files.
.tilTileset 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

OperationDescription
UploadImport files from local disk. Supports ZIP archives and automatically extracts compatible files.
DownloadExport selected files to local storage. Supports single or batch download.
DeleteRemove files from the server with a safety check for playlist usage.
RefreshReload the file list from the server directory.