This guide covers admin commands and server management for your Veloren dedicated server on Legion Hosting. For initial setup and configuration, see our Veloren Server Setup Guide.
Server Console Commands
Veloren's dedicated server supports commands via the server console in GPanel. The server uses the shutdown command for graceful stops.
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
shutdown graceful <seconds> |
Gracefully shut down the server with a countdown (e.g., shutdown graceful 10) |
shutdown immediate |
Immediately shut down the server |
In-Game Admin Commands
Veloren admin commands are used via the in-game chat (press Enter, then type the command). Admins must be configured in the server settings to use these commands.
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
/kick <player> <reason> |
Kick a player from the server |
/ban <player> <duration> <reason> |
Ban a player (duration in hours, 0 = permanent) |
/unban <player> |
Remove a player's ban |
/players |
List all connected players |
/give_item <item> <amount> |
Give an item to yourself |
/tp <player> |
Teleport to a player |
/goto <x> <y> <z> |
Teleport to coordinates |
/set_motd <message> |
Set the server's Message of the Day |
/adminify <player> |
Grant admin privileges to a player (session only) |
/time <hours> |
Set the in-game time |
/battlemode <mode> |
Change PvP/PvE mode |
/help |
List all available commands |
Configuration Settings
Advanced settings are configured in settings.ron:
userdata/server/server_config/settings.ronGameplay Section
gameplay: (
battle_mode: Global(PvP), // or Global(PvE) for no PvP
safe_spawn: false, // protect spawn area
explosion_burn_marks: true, // visual burn effects
),Moderation Section
moderation: (
banned_words_files: [], // files with banned words
automod: false, // automatic moderation
admins_exempt: true, // admins bypass word filter
),Other Settings
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
max_view_distance |
Maximum view distance clients can use (higher = more server load) |
max_player_group_size |
Maximum party size |
world_seed |
Seed for world generation |
calendar_mode |
In-game calendar behavior (Auto follows real time) |
client_timeout |
Seconds before disconnecting idle clients (default: 40s) |
Server Management via GPanel
| Action | How To |
|---|---|
| Start/Stop/Restart Server | Use the power controls on GPanel's main page |
| Change Server Name | Edit SERVER_NAME in Startup tab |
| Switch Build Version | Edit VERSION in Startup tab (weekly or nightly) |
| Edit Configuration | File Manager or SFTP → userdata/server/server_config/settings.ron |
| Run Console Commands | Use the Console tab in GPanel |
Backup and Restore
- Use GPanel's built-in backup feature to create snapshots
- Download save files via SFTP for local backups
- Save data is located at:
userdata/server/saves/
World Reset
- Stop the server in GPanel
- Navigate to
userdata/server/saves/ - Delete the save files
- Optionally change
world_seedinsettings.ronfor a different world - Start the server
Warning: Deleting save data is permanent. All player progress will be lost. Create a backup via SFTP before resetting.
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Need Help?
If you need further assistance with your Veloren server, our support team is ready to help. Submit a support ticket and we will respond as soon as possible.
