This guide covers admin controls, player management, mod installation, crossplay settings, and troubleshooting for your Farming Simulator 25 dedicated server. For initial server setup, configuration, map selection, and connection instructions, see Farming Simulator 25 Server Setup Guide.
1. Admin Password and Web Interface
Farming Simulator 25 dedicated servers include a web-based admin panel for managing your server without needing to join in-game.
Setting the Admin Password
The admin password is set via the ADMIN_PASSWORD startup variable in GPanel, or in dedicatedServer.xml as <admin_password>. This password is required for both the web admin interface and in-game admin login.
Accessing the Web Admin Panel
- Find your server's IP address and port in GPanel's Network tab.
- Open a web browser and navigate to:
http://<your-server-ip>:<port+1>The web admin port is typically your game port plus 1. For example, if your game port is 10823, the web admin port is 10824. Check your GPanel Network tab for the exact port allocation.
- Enter your admin password when prompted.
In-Game Admin Login
- Join your server as a normal player.
- Open the in-game chat or console.
- Enter the admin password when prompted in the multiplayer settings or through the server admin menu.
- Once authenticated, you gain access to admin controls within the game.
2. Player Management
Kicking Players
You can kick players through the web admin interface or in-game:
- Web Admin: Navigate to the Players section, find the player, and click Kick.
- In-Game: Open the player list (ESC menu), select the player, and choose Kick. Only admins can see this option.
Banning Players
To ban a player so they cannot rejoin:
- Web Admin: Navigate to the Players section, find the player, and click Ban. The player's account will be added to the ban list.
- Bans persist across server restarts. The ban list is stored in the server's configuration files.
Managing the Ban List
The ban list is stored in the blockedUserIds.xml file in the server's root directory. To unban a player:
- Stop the server from GPanel.
- Open
blockedUserIds.xmlusing the Files tab or via SFTP. - Remove the entry for the player you want to unban.
- Save the file and start the server.
3. Mod Installation
Mods add new vehicles, maps, gameplay features, and more to your Farming Simulator 25 server. All players joining a modded server must have the same mods installed on their client.
Understanding Mod Files
FS25 mods are .zip files. They are placed in the server's mods directory and registered in modsSettings.xml. The server loads mods listed in this file on startup.
Uploading Mods via SFTP
- Stop the server from GPanel.
- Connect to your server via SFTP. See How to Upload Files via SFTP for connection details.
- Navigate to the mods directory:
mods/ - Upload your mod
.zipfiles into this directory. Do not extract them -- the server expects mods as.ziparchives. - Start the server. Newly added mods will be detected automatically on the next start.
.zip archives. Extracting them will cause the server to not recognize the mod.
modsSettings.xml
The modsSettings.xml file controls which mods are active on the server. It is located in the server's root directory.
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8" standalone="no"?>
<modsSettings>
<mod modName="FS25_ExampleMod" active="true" />
<mod modName="FS25_AnotherMod" active="true" />
<mod modName="FS25_DisabledMod" active="false" />
</modsSettings>
modName-- The name of the mod file without the.zipextension.active-- Set totrueto enable the mod, orfalseto keep it uploaded but disabled.
mods/ directory but not listed in modsSettings.xml, the server will typically add it on the next start with active="false". You can then enable it by changing the value to true and restarting.
Where to Download Mods
- In-Game Mod Hub -- GIANTS Software maintains an official curated mod repository accessible from the main menu. These mods are tested for compatibility.
- Third-Party Sites -- Sites like farming-simulator.com host additional community mods. Use caution with third-party mods -- check reviews and compatibility before installing.
4. Crossplay Settings
Farming Simulator 25 supports crossplay between PC (Steam, Epic) and consoles (PlayStation, Xbox). Crossplay is enabled by default.
| Setting | Value | Effect |
|---|---|---|
<crossplay> |
true |
Players on all supported platforms can join. |
<crossplay> |
false |
Only PC players can join the server. |
5. Troubleshooting
Mods Not Loading
- Confirm the mod
.zipfile is in themods/directory and has not been extracted. - Check
modsSettings.xmlto ensure the mod is listed withactive="true". - Verify the mod is compatible with Farming Simulator 25 (not an FS22 or FS19 mod). Mods from older versions will not work.
- Check the server console log for mod-related errors. Corrupted or incompatible mods will produce error messages during startup.
- Try removing all mods and adding them back one at a time to identify which mod is causing issues.
Players Cannot Connect
- Verify the server is running in GPanel.
- Check that the player is using the correct IP and port from GPanel's Network tab.
- Confirm the game password is correct (case-sensitive).
- If the server uses mods, all connecting players must have the same mods installed. Missing mods will prevent connection.
- Ensure crossplay settings match the player's platform. If crossplay is disabled, console players cannot join.
- Confirm both the server and client are running the same game version. Game updates can temporarily break compatibility.
Save Corruption
- If the server crashes during a save, the save file may become corrupted. Check for an auto-backup in the save directory.
- If you have an SFTP backup, restore it by uploading the backed-up save directory. See Farming Simulator 25 Server Setup Guide for restore instructions.
- Incompatible mods can sometimes corrupt saves. If corruption started after adding a mod, remove the mod and try loading from the most recent backup.
- As a last resort, you can start a fresh save by changing the
<savegame_index>to a new slot number indedicatedServer.xml.
Server Performance Issues
- Too many mods (especially vehicle and equipment mods) can increase memory usage and cause lag. Remove mods you are not actively using.
- Large numbers of placed objects (buildings, decorations) can impact server performance on complex maps.
- Lower the
<max_players>if you experience lag with many connected players. - If problems persist, open a support ticket for further assistance.
Related Articles
- Farming Simulator 25 Server Setup Guide
- How to Find Your Server IP and Port
- How to Upload Files via SFTP
- Server Startup Guide
Need Help?
If you run into issues with your Farming Simulator 25 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.