How to Change the Max Player Slot Count on Your Vintage Story Server

By default, your Vintage Story server allows a set number of players to connect at the same time. If your community is growing and you need more room, or if you want to keep things small and cosy for a private group, you can change this limit easily from the RiverHosting panel without touching any files manually.

Before you start

• Make sure you are logged in to the RiverHosting panel.
• Select your Vintage Story server from the server list.
• Your server can be running when you make this change, but a restart will be required for it to take effect.

1. Open the Server Config page

1. Log in to the RiverHosting panel and open your Vintage Story server.
2. In the left-hand menu, click Server Config.
3. The Server Config page will load with the main settings for your server.

2. Change the maximum player slot count

1. On the Server Config page, look for the setting labelled Max Players (sometimes shown as the maximum connections or player slots setting).
2. Click on the current value and type in your new player limit. For example, enter 10 for ten player slots.
3. Once you have entered your new value, click Save to apply the change.

3. Restart your server to apply the change

1. After saving, go back to your server's main page.
2. Click the Restart button at the top of the page.
3. Wait for the server to finish restarting. You can watch the progress in the Console tab.
4. Once the server is back online, the new player slot limit will be active.

Troubleshooting

• The slot count did not change after saving. Make sure you clicked Save on the Server Config page before restarting. Open Server Config again and check that your new value is shown.
• Players are still being turned away after the change. Confirm that the server has fully restarted by checking the Console tab. If the server is still starting up, wait until the startup messages have finished before players try to join.
• I cannot find the Max Players setting on the Server Config page. Scroll through the full list of options on the page, as settings are sometimes grouped differently depending on your server version. If you still cannot find it, try searching the page using your browser's built-in find tool (usually Ctrl+F or Cmd+F).
• The server crashes after increasing slots. A high player count can put more load on the server. Try a more modest increase first, and contact RiverHosting support if the issue continues.

Need help?

If you run into any issues changing your Vintage Story player slot count, the RiverHosting support team is happy to help.