This guide covers admin setup and server management for your Astro Colony dedicated server on Legion Hosting. Learn how to add admins, configure gameplay settings, and manage saves. For initial setup, see our Astro Colony Server Setup Guide.
Admin Setup
Astro Colony uses Steam64 IDs to designate server administrators. Admins are configured through the SERVER_ADMINS startup variable in GPanel.
Adding Admins
- Log in to GPanel
- Select your Astro Colony server
- Go to the Startup tab
- Find the
SERVER_ADMINSvariable - Enter Steam64 IDs separated by commas
- Restart the server to apply changes
# Example SERVER_ADMINS value (comma-separated)
76561198012345678,76561198087654321
Finding Steam64 IDs: Use a SteamID lookup tool (e.g., steamid.io) to convert a Steam profile URL to a 17-digit Steam64 ID starting with
7656119.
Gameplay Configuration
Adjust these startup variables to customize the gameplay experience:
| Setting | Variable | Options | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shared Technologies | SERVER_SHAREDTECHNOLOGIES |
1 / 0 |
When enabled, research progress is shared among all players |
| Oxygen Consumption | SERVER_OXYGENCONSUMPTION |
1 / 0 |
When enabled, astronauts consume oxygen and can suffocate |
| Free Construction | SERVER_FREECONSTRUCTION |
1 / 0 |
When enabled, building does not require resources (creative mode) |
Save Management
Autosave Settings
SERVER_AUTOSAVEINTERVAL— Minutes between autosaves (default: 5.0)SERVER_AUTOSAVESCOUNT— Number of autosave files to keep (default: 10)SERVER_LOADLATESTSAVEGAME— Whether to load the latest save on startup (default:1)
Manual Backups
- Use GPanel's built-in backup feature to create snapshots
- Download save files via SFTP for local backups
- Save files are located in the
AstroColony/Saved/directory
Resetting the World
- Stop the server in GPanel
- Open the File Manager
- Navigate to
AstroColony/Saved/ - Delete the save game files
- Optionally change the
SERVER_MAPSEEDfor a different universe layout - Start the server — a new universe will be generated
Warning: Deleting save data is permanent. All colony progress, automation setups, and player builds will be lost. Create a backup before resetting.
Map Configuration
SERVER_MAPSEED— Controls the procedural generation of the universe. Same seed produces the same layout.SERVER_MAPNAME— Cosmetic name displayed in the server list. Change freely without affecting gameplay.
Troubleshooting
Server Not Appearing in Browser
- Ensure the server has fully started (look for
server create successin console) - Wait 1-2 minutes for the listing to propagate
- Try direct connect with the IP and port from GPanel
Saves Not Loading
- Verify
SERVER_LOADLATESTSAVEGAMEis set to1 - Check that save files exist in the
AstroColony/Saved/directory - If saves are corrupted, restore from a backup or delete them to start fresh
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