This guide covers setting up and configuring your Wolfenstein: Enemy Territory dedicated server on Legion Hosting. The server runs ET Legacy, the open-source continuation of the classic team-based FPS. For admin commands and server management, see our Wolfenstein: Enemy Territory Admin Commands guide.
What is Wolfenstein: Enemy Territory?
Wolfenstein: Enemy Territory is a free, team-based multiplayer FPS originally developed by Splash Damage. ET Legacy is the open-source continuation that provides a fully compatible client and server. The game features objective-based gameplay across multiple classes (Soldier, Medic, Engineer, Field Ops, Covert Ops) with Axis vs. Allies combat.
First Start
- Log in to GPanel at gpanel.legionhosting.net
- Select your Wolfenstein: ET server from the server list
- Go to the Startup tab and configure your default map, version, and Omnibot preference
- Click Start to launch the server
- The server is online when the console displays
Game Initialization completed in
GPanel Startup Variables
| Variable | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|
ET_VERSION |
Server binary: 32 (32-bit) or 64 (64-bit) |
32 |
MAP |
Default starting map | oasis |
OMNIBOT |
Enable Omnibot AI bots (1 = on, 0 = off) |
0 |
Configuration File
The main server configuration file is:
etmain/etl_server.cfg
Key settings you can configure:
| Setting | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
sv_hostname |
Server name in the browser | set sv_hostname "My ET Server" |
sv_maxclients |
Maximum players | set sv_maxclients 20 |
g_password |
Server join password (empty = public) | set g_password "" |
rconPassword |
RCON admin password | set rconPassword "myrcon" |
refereePassword |
Referee password | set refereePassword "myref" |
sv_privatePassword |
Password for reserved slots | set sv_privatePassword "vip" |
sv_privateclients |
Number of reserved private slots | set sv_privateclients 2 |
timelimit |
Map time limit in minutes | set timelimit 20 |
g_friendlyFire |
Friendly fire (0=off, 1=on) |
set g_friendlyFire 1 |
Popular Maps
Classic ET maps include:
oasis— North Africa desert assaultgoldrush— Steal the gold from the bankbattery— Coastal gun assaultradar— Radar station defenserailgun— Railgun facilityfueldump— Fuel depot assault
Omnibot (AI Bots)
ET Legacy includes Omnibot support for AI bots. Enable it by setting the OMNIBOT startup variable to 1. Bots will automatically join teams and play objectives. Omnibot files are located in legacy/omni-bot/.
How to Connect
- Download ET Legacy from etlegacy.com
- Launch the game
- Open the Server Browser and search for your server
- Alternatively, open the console (~) and type:
/connect YOUR_IP:PORT
File Structure
etlded <-- Server executable
etmain/
etl_server.cfg <-- Main server configuration
*.pk3 <-- Game data files
legacy/
omni-bot/ <-- Omnibot AI files (if enabled)
.etlegacy/ <-- Runtime data
Related Articles
- Wolfenstein: Enemy Territory Admin Commands
- How to Find Your Server IP and Port
- How to Upload Files via SFTP
Need Help?
If you are experiencing issues with your Wolfenstein: ET server, our support team is here to help. Submit a support ticket and we will get back to you as soon as possible.