Unturned server problems

Common Unturned server problems. See Unturned settings.

Server does not show in the Internet server list

Why it happens: Unturned’s docs say servers without a Game Server Login Token (GSLT) are hidden from the Internet server list. New servers can also take a few minutes.

How to fix it:

1. Get a token at Steam game server accounts with Unturned’s app ID (304930).
2. Put it in GSLT (GSLT) on Startup.
3. Restart and wait a few minutes.
4. Search by name, or use direct connect with the address and port from Network. See Network and ports.

Invalid or rejected GSLT

Why it happens: A token is created for one game (Unturned’s app ID is 304930). It may also have been revoked, or be in use on another server.

How to fix it:

1. Generate a new token for the correct game.
2. Paste it without spaces.
3. Do not use the same token on two servers at once.

Players cannot connect

Why it happens: Wrong address and port, password, or a version mismatch.

How to fix it:

1. Check the status is Online.
2. Copy the address and port from Network.
3. Check Server Password (SRV_PW).
4. See Can’t connect to any game server.

Version mismatch

Why it happens: The game updated and the server did not.

How to fix it: Keep Auto update (AUTO_UPDATE) at 1 and restart. Ask players to update the game. If they play a beta branch, the server must match.

Workshop items and maps do not load

Why it happens: Unturned servers download Workshop items listed in WorkshopDownloadConfig.json. There is no Startup variable for it.

How to fix it:

1. Find the Workshop item’s numeric ID in its Steam URL.
2. In Files, look for the server’s WorkshopDownloadConfig.json and add the ID to the File_IDs list, separating several IDs with commas, as the Unturned docs describe.
3. Restart. The server downloads items on start.
4. For a map, also set the map name in the server’s Commands.dat (Map line).
5. If it still fails, open a ticket with the Console error.

Server crashes or lags on a modded map

Why it happens: Large maps and mods use more memory and CPU.

How to fix it: Lower players, remove heavy mods, and check Out of memory. A bigger plan may help: Upgrade.

How do I make myself admin or owner?

Why it happens: The Owner command in Commands.dat gives admin rights by SteamID64.

How to fix it:

1. Find your 17 digit SteamID64.
2. In Files, open the server’s Commands.dat.
3. Add a line Owner followed by your ID, as the Unturned docs show (one command per line).
4. Restart.

Rocket or OpenMod plugins do not load

Why it happens: Rocket and OpenMod are separate frameworks. Plugins need the framework installed and must match the game version.

How to fix it:

1. Read the Console for the plugin error.
2. Check the plugin author’s page for compatibility.
3. Remove new plugins one at a time.
4. We cannot promise any plugin works. Open a ticket if you need help with installation.

Server crash on start after an update

Why it happens: An outdated plugin or a corrupt update.

How to fix it: Remove plugins or mods, restart, then add them back. See Server keeps restarting.

Server name or password not applied

Why it happens: They are set from Server Name (SRV_NAME) and Server Password (SRV_PW).

How to fix it: Edit them on Startup, save, restart. If a change made in a file does not stick, use these Startup values instead.

Still stuck?

Open a ticket or ask on Discord. See Contact support.