This guide covers admin commands, game modes, map management, and server administration for your Cube 2: Sauerbraten server. For initial setup, see Cube 2: Sauerbraten Server Setup Guide.
1. Admin Access
Sauerbraten uses a "master" and "admin" system for server control. Claim admin status in-game by opening the console (/) and typing:
/setmaster your_admin_passwordThis uses the CUBE_ADMINPASSWORD set in the GPanel Startup tab. Once authenticated, you gain master/admin privileges for the session.
2. Admin Commands
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
/kick [cn] |
Kick a player by client number. |
/spectator [0/1] [cn] |
Force a player into spectator mode. |
/mastermode [mode] |
Set master mode (0=open, 1=veto, 2=locked, 3=private). |
/map [name] [mode] |
Change the current map and game mode. |
/clearbans |
Clear all active bans. |
/pausegame [0/1] |
Pause or unpause the game. |
/persist [0/1] |
Keep teams persistent across map changes. |
3. Master Modes
| Mode | Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | Open | Anyone can claim master and change maps/modes. |
| 1 | Veto | Only the master can change maps, others can vote. |
| 2 | Locked | Only the master controls the server. New players are spectators. |
| 3 | Private | No new connections allowed. |
4. Game Modes
Change the game mode using /map [name] [mode]. Common modes:
| Mode | Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| ffa | Free-for-All | Standard deathmatch. |
| insta | Instagib | One-shot kills with the rifle. |
| effic | Efficiency | All weapons, no pickups. |
| tactics | Tactics | Random weapon spawns each life. |
| capture | Capture | Team-based base capture mode. |
| ctf | Capture the Flag | Classic CTF with team flags. |
| coop edit | Cooperative Edit | Collaborative map editing mode. |
Example: /map complex insta loads the "complex" map in Instagib mode.
5. Cooperative Map Editing
Sauerbraten's unique feature is in-game cooperative map editing. To enable it:
- Change to coop edit mode:
/map [name] coop edit - All connected players can now edit the map in real time.
- Use
/sendmapto share the current map state with the server. - Use
/getmapto download the latest map version.
/mastermode 2 (locked) during editing sessions to prevent random players from joining and disrupting the editing process.
6. Troubleshooting
- Server not in browser: Verify the master server is set to
sauerbraten.organd the server is fully started. - Cannot claim master: Ensure the admin password is correct. The command is
/setmaster password. - High bandwidth usage: Reduce
CUBE_MAXPLAYERS. Sauerbraten bandwidth scales exponentially with player count. - Map not found: Only built-in maps are available by default. Custom maps need to be uploaded via SFTP.
Related Articles
- Cube 2: Sauerbraten Server Setup Guide
- How to Find Your Server IP and Port
- How to Upload Files via SFTP
Need Help?
If you need further assistance, open a support ticket with your server IP and any error messages from the GPanel console.
