This guide covers server administration, gameplay configuration, account management, mod support, and troubleshooting for your Stay In Tarkov (SIT) server. For initial setup and connection instructions, see Stay In Tarkov Server Setup Guide.
1. Server Administration
SIT runs on the SPT (Single Player Tarkov) server backend. Administration is done through config files and the GPanel console rather than in-game commands. Stop your server before editing config files.
2. Gameplay Configuration
Edit Aki_Data/Server/configs/gameplay.json to adjust raid settings:
Key Settings
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
inRaidConfig.raidTimerMultiplier | Multiply raid time limit (e.g., 2.0 for double time). |
inRaidConfig.saveOnExit | Save progress when disconnecting from a raid. |
trading.fence.assortSize | Number of items Fence has in stock. |
trading.fence.discountOptions.assortSize | Number of discounted Fence items. |
3. Bot and AI Configuration
Edit Aki_Data/Server/configs/bot.json to control AI behavior:
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
presetBatch.boss | Number of boss AI profiles to pre-generate. |
presetBatch.assault | Number of Scav AI profiles to pre-generate. |
presetBatch.pmcBot | Number of PMC bot profiles to pre-generate. |
4. Account Management
Player profiles are stored in user/profiles/. Each player gets a folder with their profile data.
- Reset a player's profile: Delete their profile folder from
user/profiles/and restart the server. - View registered accounts: Each subfolder in
user/profiles/represents one account.
5. Flea Market Settings
Edit Aki_Data/Server/configs/ragfair.json:
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
dynamic.enabled | Enable dynamic flea market pricing. |
dynamic.price.min | Minimum price multiplier for listings. |
dynamic.price.max | Maximum price multiplier for listings. |
6. Server-Side Mods
Place compatible SPT mods in user/mods/. Popular mod categories:
- Loot multipliers: Increase or decrease loot spawn rates.
- Trader changes: Unlock all items, adjust prices, modify loyalty levels.
- AI tweaks: Adjust bot difficulty, spawn rates, and behavior.
- Progression: XP multipliers, skill leveling changes.
After adding mods, restart the server and check the GPanel console for errors.
7. Troubleshooting
Server Fails to Start
- Check the GPanel console for error messages.
- If mods were recently added, remove them temporarily to test.
- Verify the SIT version is valid. Try setting
SIT_VERSIONtolatest.
Players Cannot Connect
- Verify the server shows
Server is runningin the console. - Ensure the client SIT version matches the server version exactly.
- Players must use the full URL:
http://<ip>:<port> - Check the correct IP and port from GPanel Network tab.
Raids Not Working in Co-op
- Ensure all players have the SIT client mod installed and up to date.
- The host starts the raid, and other players join from the lobby screen.
- High RAM usage is normal for Tarkov -- ensure your server plan has sufficient memory.
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Need Help?
If you run into issues with your SIT server that are not covered here, open a support ticket and include your server IP, a description of the problem, and any relevant error messages from the GPanel console.
