This guide covers server administration, whitelist management, configuration options, and troubleshooting for your Nova-Life: Amboise dedicated server. Nova-Life: Amboise is a multiplayer role-play simulation game. For initial setup, server.json configuration, and connection instructions, see Nova-Life: Amboise Server Setup Guide.
1. Server Administration Overview
Nova-Life: Amboise server management is primarily done through:
- server.json: The main configuration file at
Servers/<SERVER_NAME>/Config/server.json. - GPanel Console: View server output and logs in the Console tab of GPanel.
- In-Game Admin: Use admin tools once authenticated (see Section 2).
2. Admin PIN Authentication
To enable admin access in-game, set useAdminPinAuth to true in server.json. This allows authorized players to use admin commands after entering the server PIN.
{
"useAdminPinAuth": true
}3. Whitelist Management
Nova-Life supports whitelist mode to restrict who can join your server.
Enabling Whitelist
In server.json, set:
{
"isWhitelisted": true,
"useWhitelistProtection": true,
"whitelist": {
"intro": "Welcome to our server. Please answer the questions to apply.",
"questions": [],
"date": ""
}
}| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
isWhitelisted | Enable whitelist mode. Only approved players can join. |
useWhitelistProtection | Require new players to submit a whitelist application. |
whitelist.intro | Introduction text shown to applicants. |
whitelist.questions | Array of questions for the whitelist application. |
4. Server Settings Reference
Performance Settings
| Setting | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|
serverFramerate | 60 | Server tick rate. Lower values reduce CPU usage but may affect gameplay smoothness. |
autoSaveIntervalSeconds | 1800 | Time between autosaves in seconds. Default is 30 minutes. |
disconnectClientsBeforeStop | true | Gracefully disconnect players before shutdown. |
Visibility Settings
| Setting | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|
isPublicServer | false | Set to true to show in the public server list. |
serverListName | (from startup) | Name displayed in the server browser. Can also be set via the SERVER_LIST_NAME startup variable. |
tabletUrl | (empty) | URL for the in-game tablet browser. |
5. Updating the Server
With AUTO_UPDATE set to 1 (default), the server automatically updates on each start. To manually update:
- Stop the server.
- Ensure AUTO_UPDATE is
1. - Start the server -- SteamCMD will download the latest version.
6. Troubleshooting
Server Not Starting
- Verify SERVER_NAME matches the directory name under
Servers/. - Check that
server.jsonis valid JSON (no trailing commas, proper brackets). - If the server name does not match any existing directory, you may need to reinstall.
Players Cannot Connect
- Verify the server is running in GPanel.
- If whitelist is enabled, ensure the player has been approved.
- Check the correct IP and port from the Network tab.
- Ensure both server and players are on the same game version.
Save Data Issues
- Save data is stored in
Servers/<SERVER_NAME>/Saves/. - Back up this directory regularly via SFTP (see How to Upload Files via SFTP).
- If saves are corrupted, restore from a backup or delete to start fresh.
Related Articles
- Nova-Life: Amboise Server Setup Guide
- How to Find Your Server IP and Port
- How to Upload Files via SFTP
Need Help?
If you run into issues with your Nova-Life: Amboise 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.
