This guide covers how to set up your Soldat dedicated server on Legion Hosting, configure server settings, and connect players. Soldat is a 2D side-view multiplayer action game featuring fast-paced combat with military weapons across multiple game modes. For admin commands, game mode configuration, and map management, see Soldat Admin and Commands Guide.
1. First Start
- Log in to GPanel and select your Soldat server.
- Go to the Startup tab and configure the variables (see the table in Section 2).
- Set SRV_NAME to your desired server name.
- Set ADMIN_PASSWD to a secure admin password.
- Return to the Console tab and click Start.
- Wait for the console to display
Done. The first launch generates thesoldat.iniconfiguration file.
soldat.ini.
2. GPanel Startup Variables
The following variables are available in the GPanel Startup tab.
| Variable | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|
SRV_NAME |
MySoldatServer |
The server name displayed in the server browser (max 100 characters). |
SRV_PWD |
(empty) | Password required to join the server. Leave empty for no password. |
ADMIN_PASSWD |
(empty) | Admin password for in-game server administration. |
MAX_PLAYERS |
10 |
Maximum number of players (1-20). |
3. Server Configuration (soldat.ini)
The main server configuration file is:
soldat.iniOpen this file using the Files tab in GPanel or connect via SFTP. The file uses INI format with sections denoted by [SECTION_NAME].
Key Settings (NETWORK Section)
| Setting | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|
Port |
(auto) | Server port. Managed by GPanel -- do not change. |
Max_Players |
10 |
Maximum number of connected players. |
Game_Password |
(empty) | Password required to join the server. |
Admin_Password |
(empty) | Password for admin access in-game. |
Server_Name |
MySoldatServer |
The server name shown in the browser. |
4. How Players Connect
- Launch Soldat on Steam.
- Click Join Game from the main menu.
- Browse the server list to find your server by name, or click Enter IP for direct connect.
- For direct connect, enter the server IP and port from GPanel's Network tab.
- If the server has a password, enter it when prompted.
5. Game Modes
Soldat supports the following game modes, configurable in soldat.ini:
| Mode | Description |
|---|---|
| Deathmatch | Free-for-all combat. Highest kill count wins. |
| Team Deathmatch | Team-based kill competition. |
| Capture the Flag | Capture the enemy team's flag and return it to your base. |
| Rambomatch | A special bow spawns on the map. The player who picks it up becomes Rambo. |
| Pointmatch | Score-based mode with flags on the map. |
| Infiltration | One team must retrieve an object and return it to their base. |
| Hold the Flag | Hold onto the flag as long as possible to score points. |
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Need Help?
If you run into issues with your Soldat server, open a support ticket and include your server IP, a description of the problem, and any relevant error messages from the GPanel console.
