This guide covers server administration, admin commands, map rotation, weapon configuration, and player management for your Soldat server on Legion Hosting. For initial setup and player connection instructions, see Soldat Server Setup Guide.
1. Admin Access
To use admin commands in-game, you need the admin password set via the ADMIN_PASSWD startup variable or Admin_Password in soldat.ini.
To log in as admin in-game:
- Open the game console (press / in chat).
- Type:
/login YourAdminPassword - You will see a confirmation message when successfully logged in.
ADMIN_PASSWD variable in GPanel's Startup tab.
2. Common Admin Commands
All admin commands are prefixed with / in the game chat. You must be logged in as admin first.
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
/kick [id] |
Kicks a player by their player ID. |
/ban [id] |
Bans a player by their player ID. |
/banip [ip] |
Bans a specific IP address. |
/unban [ip] |
Removes a ban for a specific IP address. |
/map [mapname] |
Changes the current map immediately. |
/nextmap |
Skips to the next map in the rotation. |
/restart |
Restarts the current map. |
/password [pass] |
Changes the server join password. Use empty value to remove. |
/maxplayers [num] |
Changes the maximum player count. |
/say [message] |
Sends a server message to all players. |
/kill [id] |
Kills a specific player. |
/setteam [id] [team] |
Moves a player to a specific team (1-4). |
/shutdown |
Shuts down the server gracefully. |
3. Map Rotation
Map rotation is controlled by the map list file. Edit the map list in soldat.ini or through the relevant map rotation configuration file in the server directory.
- Soldat includes 60+ built-in maps.
- Custom maps can be added by uploading
.pmsmap files to the maps directory via SFTP. - Add custom map names to the map rotation configuration to include them in the cycle.
4. Weapon Configuration
Soldat features 18 weapons that can be individually enabled or disabled in soldat.ini. Look for the weapon settings section to toggle specific weapons on or off for your server.
Available weapons include: Desert Eagles, HK MP5, AK-74, Steyr AUG, Spas-12, Ruger 77, M79, Barrett M82A1, FN Minimi, Minigun, USSOCOM, Combat Knife, Chainsaw, M72 LAW, and Flamer.
5. Configuration File Reference
All server configuration is managed through soldat.ini. Key sections include:
| Section | Purpose |
|---|---|
[NETWORK] |
Server name, port, passwords, max players. |
[GAME] |
Game mode, time limit, kill limit, respawn time. |
[BOTS] |
Bot configuration (count, difficulty, teams). |
[WEAPONS] |
Enable or disable individual weapons. |
6. Troubleshooting
| Issue | Solution |
|---|---|
| Server not in browser | Verify the server is running and the name is set correctly. Try connecting via direct IP. |
| Admin commands not working | Ensure you logged in with /login and the correct admin password. |
| Players disconnecting | Check server log for errors. Reduce MAX_PLAYERS if the server is overloaded. |
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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.
