This guide covers server administration, configuration management, and troubleshooting for your No Love Lost dedicated server. No Love Lost is a PvPvE extraction game for 1-10 players featuring crew-based Nectar harvesting on a dangerous planet. For initial setup, startup variables, and connection instructions, see No Love Lost Server Setup Guide.
1. Server Administration
No Love Lost is an early access title with limited dedicated server admin commands. Primary server management is done through:
- GPanel Console: View server output and logs in the Console tab of GPanel.
- Configuration Files: Edit Unreal Engine .ini files for server settings.
- Startup Variables: Adjust server name and query port via GPanel Startup tab.
2. Configuration Files
After the first start, configuration files are generated at:
NoLoveLost/Saved/Config/WindowsServer/GameUserSettings.ini
Contains general server settings. Stop the server before editing, then restart to apply.
| Section | Setting | Description |
|---|---|---|
[/Script/Engine.GameSession] | MaxPlayers | Maximum number of players allowed on the server. |
[ServerSettings] | ServerName | Server name (can also be set via startup variable). |
3. Server Management via GPanel
| Action | How To |
|---|---|
| Start/Stop Server | Use the Console tab power buttons in GPanel. |
| View Logs | Check the console output or download NoLoveLost/Saved/Logs/NoLoveLost.log. |
| Change Server Name | Update SERVER_NAME in Startup tab and restart. |
| Update Server | Ensure AUTO_UPDATE is 1, then restart. The server will update via SteamCMD automatically. |
| Edit Config Files | Use the File Manager or SFTP to edit files in NoLoveLost/Saved/Config/WindowsServer/. |
4. Updating the Server
With AUTO_UPDATE set to 1 (default), the server automatically checks for updates on each start. To force an update:
- Stop the server.
- Ensure AUTO_UPDATE is set to
1. - Start the server -- it will download the latest version before launching.
5. Troubleshooting
Server Not Starting
- Check the GPanel console for error messages.
- Verify the server has enough disk space (the game requires significant storage for the Windows compatibility layer).
- Try a reinstall from the GPanel Settings tab if files are corrupted.
Players Cannot Find the Server
- Verify the server is running in GPanel.
- Check that the QUERY_PORT is assigned correctly in the Network tab.
- Ensure both server and players are on the same game version.
Server Crashes
- Check
NoLoveLost/Saved/Logs/NoLoveLost.logfor crash details. - Ensure the server is up to date with
AUTO_UPDATEenabled. - If crashes persist after updating, try deleting the
Saved/Config/folder and restarting to regenerate defaults.
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Need Help?
If you run into issues with your No Love Lost 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.
