This guide covers how to set up your IOSoccer dedicated server on Legion Hosting, configure startup variables, edit server settings, and connect to your server. IOSoccer is a Source engine multiplayer soccer game with realistic physics and team-based gameplay. For admin commands and server management, see IOSoccer Admin Commands.

1. First Start

1. Log in to GPanel and select your IOSoccer server.
2. Go to the Startup tab and review the configurable variables (see Section 2).
3. Set your MAP, RCON password, and SLOTS.
4. Return to the Console tab and click Start.
5. Wait for Connection to Steam servers successful. in the console.

2. GPanel Startup Variables

3. Server Configuration

Create or edit the server config file. Stop your server before making changes.

File Location

iosoccer/cfg/server.cfg

Key Settings

Example server.cfg

hostname "My Legion IOSoccer Server"
sv_password ""
rcon_password "MySecretRcon"
mp_timelimit 45
sv_alltalk 0

4. Maps

IOSoccer maps are named by team size and location. Common maps include:

• 8v8_vienna -- Standard 8v8 match in Vienna.
• 8v8_old_trafford -- Classic stadium map.
• 5v5_indoor -- Smaller indoor futsal map.
• 11v11_premier -- Full 11v11 stadium.

Choose a map that matches your expected player count. Using a map designed for more players than you have can make matches feel empty.

5. Performance Tuning

IOSoccer benefits from high tick rates for accurate ball physics:

• Tickrate: Default 100 is recommended. Do not lower below 66.
• Max FPS: Default 500 ensures smooth server-side simulation.
• The -condebug flag is enabled by default, logging console output for debugging.

6. How to Connect

Option A -- Steam Server Browser

1. Launch IOSoccer from Steam.
2. Go to the server browser.
3. Search for your server by name.
4. Select and connect.

Option B -- Console Connect

1. Open the console (~).
2. Type:

   connect <your-server-ip>:<port>

Related Articles

• IOSoccer Admin Commands
• How to Find Your Server IP and Port
• How to Upload Files via SFTP

Need Help?

If you run into issues with your IOSoccer 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.