Squad's large-scale tactical combat requires careful server administration. This guide covers admin commands, RCON setup, map rotation, and server configuration for running a successful Squad server.
In-Game Admin Commands
AdminKick <NameOrSteamId> <Reason>Kick a player from server
Example: AdminKick Player123 Team killing
AdminBan <NameOrSteamId> <Length> <Reason>Ban a player (0 = permanent)
Example: AdminBan Player123 1440 Cheating
AdminBroadcast <Message>Send message to all players
Example: AdminBroadcast Server restart in 5 minutes
AdminWarn <NameOrSteamId> <Reason>Warn a player
Example: AdminWarn Player123 Watch your language
AdminChangeMap <MapName>Change to specified map
Example: AdminChangeMap Yehorivka_AAS_v1
AdminSetNextMap <MapName>Set the next map in rotation
Example: AdminSetNextMap Gorodok_RAAS_v1
Tip
- Steam64 IDs are more reliable than names
- Length is in minutes (1440 = 24 hours)
- Use AdminListPlayers to see all players
Team & Squad Management
AdminForceTeamChange <NameOrSteamId>Move player to opposite team
Example: AdminForceTeamChange Player123
AdminDisbandSquad <TeamId> <SquadId>Disband a specific squad
Example: AdminDisbandSquad 1 3
AdminRemoveFromSquad <NameOrSteamId>Remove player from their squad
Example: AdminRemoveFromSquad Player123
AdminDemoteCommander <TeamId>Remove commander from team
Example: AdminDemoteCommander 1
AdminSlomo <Rate>Set game speed (1.0 = normal)
Example: AdminSlomo 2.0 (double speed)
Warning
- Team changes reset player loadout
- Disbanding squads affects many players
- Use sparingly during active matches
RCON Configuration
RconPassword=RCON password for remote access
Example: RconPassword=SecurePass123
RconPort=Port for RCON connections
Example: RconPort=21114
- 1Edit Server.cfg in your server directory
- 2Set RconPassword to a strong password
- 3Set RconPort (default 21114)
- 4Restart server to apply changes
- 5Connect with BattleMetrics, RCON tools, or custom scripts
Tip
- Use strong unique passwords
- BattleMetrics offers free RCON management
- Consider whitelisting RCON IPs
Map Rotation
- 1Edit MapRotation.cfg in server directory
- 2Add maps one per line
- 3Include layer name (e.g., Yehorivka_AAS_v1)
- 4Restart server to apply rotation
- 5Use AdminSetNextMap to override temporarily
Info
- Popular layers: Yehorivka_AAS_v1, Gorodok_RAAS_v1, Fallujah_Invasion_v1
- RAAS (Random AAS) keeps objectives unpredictable
- Invasion layers are asymmetric attack/defend
- Skirmish layers are smaller with fewer players
Server Configuration
ServerName=Name shown in browser
Example: ServerName=[US] My Squad Server
MaxPlayers=Maximum player count
Example: MaxPlayers=100
NumReservedSlots=Reserved slots for admins
Example: NumReservedSlots=4
PublicQueueLimit=Max players in queue
Example: PublicQueueLimit=25
AllowTeamChanges=Allow manual team switching
Example: AllowTeamChanges=false
Tip
- Licensed servers appear in browser
- Reserved slots require whitelist setup
- Consider team balance settings
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