This guide covers all admin and console commands available for your Stationeers dedicated server on Legion Hosting. Learn how to manage players, configure the server, troubleshoot issues, and maintain your world. For initial server setup and configuration, see our Stationeers Server Setup Guide.
Admin and Owner Setup
Stationeers uses a password-based admin system. The server owner controls access through the server password and the server console. There is no in-game admin rank system — instead, administrative actions are performed through the server console in GPanel or via RCON.
Server Console Access
The primary method for server administration is through the GPanel console. When your server is running, you can access the console directly from your server's page in GPanel. All commands entered in the console are executed with full server authority.
In-Game Admin Access
To access the in-game admin console while connected to your server:
- Press F3 to open the in-game console
- Type commands directly into the console input field
- Press Enter to execute
Essential Console Commands
These are the most commonly used commands for day-to-day server administration.
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
help |
Display a list of all available console commands |
save |
Manually save the world to disk immediately |
status |
Show server status including player count, tick rate, and uptime |
players |
List all currently connected players with their Steam IDs |
kick <steamid|name> |
Kick a player from the server by Steam ID or player name |
ban <steamid|name> |
Ban a player from the server permanently |
unban <steamid> |
Remove a ban for a player by their Steam ID |
banlist |
Display all currently banned Steam IDs |
quit |
Safely save the world and shut down the server |
World Management Commands
These commands allow you to inspect and modify the game world state.
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
time |
Display the current in-game world time |
settime <value> |
Set the in-game time (useful for testing solar panel setups during day/night) |
weather |
Display current weather conditions (storms, dust, etc.) |
clearweather |
Clear active weather events such as dust storms |
pause |
Pause the server simulation (world freezes, players remain connected) |
unpause |
Resume the server simulation after pausing |
settings |
Display current server settings and configuration values |
Player Management Commands
Commands for managing connected players and their state.
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
players |
List all connected players with their Steam IDs, names, and ping |
kick <steamid|name> |
Disconnect a player from the server |
ban <steamid|name> |
Permanently ban a player (persists across restarts) |
unban <steamid> |
Lift a ban for a specific Steam ID |
banlist |
View all banned players |
whitelist <add|remove> <steamid> |
Manage the server whitelist (when whitelist mode is enabled) |
players command to find a player's Steam ID.
RCON Access
Stationeers supports Remote Console (RCON) access, allowing you to send commands to the server from external tools without logging into GPanel.
Enabling RCON
RCON can be configured through your server's startup variables or configuration file:
# In your server configuration
RCONPORT=27018
RCONPASSWORD=your_secure_passwordConnecting via RCON
You can use any standard RCON client to connect. Popular options include:
- mcrcon — Lightweight command-line RCON client
- RCON CLI tools — Various open-source RCON utilities
- Game server management panels — Many support RCON natively
# Example using mcrcon
mcrcon -H your.server.ip -P 27018 -p your_secure_password "status"World Types Explained
Understanding the different planet types helps when managing your server and assisting players with environment-specific challenges.
Mars
The standard starting world with a thin CO2 atmosphere (about 0.9 kPa). Temperature ranges from -70C at night to +20C during the day. Players need sealed habitats with oxygen generation and moderate heating. Solar power is effective but dust storms can temporarily reduce output. Mars is the most balanced world and recommended for new players.
Moon
A vacuum environment with no atmosphere. Extreme temperature swings between -170C in shadow and +120C in direct sunlight. All life support must be self-contained. Solar power is highly effective during the lunar day but completely unavailable during the long lunar night. Players need robust battery storage and temperature management systems.
Vulcan
A volcanic world with a toxic, high-pressure atmosphere and extreme heat reaching +600C. This is the most challenging environment. Players need advanced cooling systems, heat-resistant construction, and must deal with corrosive atmospheric gases. Not recommended for beginners.
Europa
An ice world with a thin breathable atmosphere but extreme cold (-150C to -80C). The atmosphere contains some oxygen and nitrogen, which is helpful but insufficient for life support on its own. Heavy heating infrastructure is the primary engineering challenge. Low gravity (0.13g) affects movement and fluid dynamics.
Loulan
An alien world with a dense atmosphere and higher gravity (0.80g). Temperatures are relatively moderate (-30C to +50C) but the alien atmosphere is not breathable. The higher gravity affects player movement, construction logistics, and resource transportation. Unique flora and terrain features make this world visually distinct.
Troubleshooting
Server Crashes
If your server is crashing frequently, try the following steps:
- Check the console log — Look for error messages in GPanel's console output before the crash
- Reduce autosave frequency — Large worlds can cause lag spikes during saves. Increase
AUTOSAVEINTERVALto 600 or higher - Check entity count — Use the
statuscommand to check entity counts. Excessive items on the ground or overly complex builds can cause instability - Update the server — Ensure your server is running the latest version of Stationeers through GPanel
- Restore from backup — If crashes started after a specific event, restore from a backup taken before that point
Connection Issues
- Server not appearing in browser — Verify
SERVERVISIBLEis set totrue. Try connecting via Direct Connect instead. - Players cannot connect — Confirm the server is fully started in GPanel. Check the correct IP and port on your server's main page.
- Players timing out — This can indicate server overload. Check the server's tick rate using
status. If the tick rate is consistently low, the server may need optimization or fewer active entities. - Version mismatch — All players must be running the same version of Stationeers as the server. Ensure everyone has updated through Steam.
World Corruption
If a world save becomes corrupted:
- Stop the server in GPanel
- Check the
saves/directory for snapshot backups in thesnapshots/folder - If a recent snapshot exists, rename the corrupted world folder and replace it with the snapshot
- If no snapshots are available, restore from a GPanel backup or SFTP backup
- Start the server and verify the world loads correctly
Quick Reference
The most commonly used commands for daily server management:
# Check server health
status
# See who is online
players
# Save the world manually
save
# Kick a disruptive player
kick PlayerName
# Ban a player permanently
ban 76561198012345678
# Clear a storm
clearweather
# Safely shut down
quitRelated Articles
- Stationeers Server Setup Guide
- How to Find Your Server IP and Port
- How to Upload Files via SFTP
- Getting Started with Your New Server
Need Help?
If you need further assistance with Stationeers server administration or have questions about specific commands, our support team is ready to help. Submit a support ticket and we will respond as soon as possible.
