Unturned Server Configuration, GSLT Setup, & Admin Commands
Learn how to set up your Unturned Steam Game Server Login Token (GSLT), configure server settings (maps, max players, difficulty, perspectives), and assign admin permissions.
1. Setting Up Steam GSLT (App ID 304930)
As of Unturned update 3.21.31.0, dedicated servers must use a Steam GSLT token to appear in the public server browser:
- Visit Steam Game Server Account Management and log in.
- Enter App ID: `304930` (Unturned).
- Add a memo (e.g.,
MyUnturnedServer) and click Create. - Copy the generated token.
- Apply the token using one of the following methods:
- Control Panel: Paste the token into the GSLT field under your server's Startup tab.
- Config File: In
Servers/ServerID/Server/Commands.dat, add the line:
GSLT YourGeneratedTokenHere- Save and restart your server.
2. Basic Server Configuration (Commands.dat)
Customize your server by adding these configuration commands to Servers/ServerID/Server/Commands.dat:
| Command | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
Name <server_name> | Sets the public name of the server in the server list. | Name My Unturned Survival |
Map <map_name> | Sets the active map (PEI, Washington, Russia, Germany). Defaults to PEI. | Map Washington |
Maxplayers <number> | Sets maximum allowed players (recommended: 24). | Maxplayers 24 |
Mode <difficulty> | Sets difficulty level (Easy, Normal, Hard). | Mode Normal |
Perspective <view> | View restrictions (First, Third, Vehicle, Both). | Perspective Both |
Pve | Disables PvP combat between players. | Pve |
Password <password> | Restricts access with a password. | Password secret123 |
3. Granting Admin Permissions
- Locate your 17-digit player SteamID64.
- In
Servers/ServerID/Server/Commands.dat, add:
Admin 76561198000000000- Save the file and restart the server, OR execute
/admin 76561198000000000in the live server console.
4. Useful In-Game Admin Commands
| Command | Action |
|---|---|
/give <player>/<itemID>/<amount> | Spawns items |
/vehicle <player>/<vehicleID> | Spawns vehicles |
/teleport <player>/<location> | Teleports player |
/day / /night | Changes time of day |
/kick <player> | Kicks a player |
/ban <player> | Bans a player |