How to Change the Notifications Settings on Your SCUM Server

SCUM lets you send automated notifications to players while they are on your server. These messages can welcome new players, remind your community about server rules, announce upcoming restarts, or share any information you want. You can manage all of this directly from the RiverHosting panel without editing any files by hand.

Before you start

• Make sure your SCUM server is set up and showing in the RiverHosting panel.
• You need owner or admin access to the server to change notification settings.
• Your server does not need to be stopped to update notifications, but a restart may be required for some changes to take effect.

1. Open the Notifications page

The Notifications page is a dedicated section in the left-hand menu of your SCUM server. Here is how to get there:

1. Log in to the RiverHosting panel.
2. Select your SCUM server from your server list.
3. In the left-hand menu, click Notifications.

The Notifications page will load and show you the options available for configuring automated messages on your server.

2. Configure your notification messages

On the Notifications page, you can set up the messages you want your server to broadcast to players. These are typically timed announcements that repeat at set intervals while the server is running.

1. Review any existing notification entries that may already be configured.
2. Add a new notification by filling in the message text you want players to see. Keep messages short and clear so they are easy to read in the game chat.
3. Set the interval for how often the message should appear. For example, a rule reminder might be shown every 30 minutes, while a welcome message could fire more frequently.
4. If you have multiple notifications, arrange them in the order that makes the most sense for your players.
5. When you are done, save your changes using the save button on the page.

3. Restart your server to apply the changes

To make sure all your notification settings are active, restart your server after saving:

1. In the left-hand menu, click Console.
2. Use the Restart button at the top of the Console page to restart your server.
3. Wait for the server to come back online, then join and confirm that your notifications appear as expected.

Troubleshooting

• Notifications are not showing in game: Make sure you saved your changes before restarting. Go back to the Notifications page and confirm the messages are still there after the restart.
• Messages appear too often or not often enough: Review the interval setting for each notification and adjust it to a value that feels natural for your server population.
• The Notifications page is not visible in the menu: This page is only available on SCUM servers. If you are not seeing it, make sure you are viewing the correct server in the panel. If the problem continues, contact support.
• Changes were lost after a server update: Open the Notifications page again and re-enter your messages. Going forward, take note of your settings so you can restore them quickly if needed.

Need help?

If you run into any issues with the Notifications page or your SCUM server in general, the RiverHosting support team is ready to help.