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natural-selection-2

dedicated server runs a headless game server for the asymmetric multiplayer

TLDR

Start a server with default settings
$ [path/to]/server_linux
Give a server a custom name that shows in the server browser
$ [path/to]/server_linux -name '[server_name]'
Specify a connection port for the server
$ [path/to]/server_linux -port [27015]
Specify maximum player count
$ [path/to]/server_linux -limit [2..24]
Specify the initial map the server starts on
$ [path/to]/server_linux -map [ns2_summit]
Limit access to the server with a password
$ [path/to]/server_linux -password [password]
Start a server with webui admin interface
$ [path/to]/server_linux -webadmin -webport [8080]

SYNOPSIS

server_linux [options]

DESCRIPTION

Natural Selection 2 dedicated server runs a headless game server for the asymmetric multiplayer FPS/RTS hybrid. Players join as either Marines or Aliens, with commanders directing team strategy in real-time.The Linux server binary (server_linux) is provided through SteamCMD or the game's dedicated server tools. It manages game state, player connections, and map rotation for online matches.Server configuration can be done through command-line arguments or configuration files in the server directory.

PARAMETERS

-name _name_

Server name displayed in the browser
-port _port_
UDP port for client connections (default: 27015)
-limit _n_
Maximum players (2-24)
-map _mapname_
Initial map to load
-password _pass_
Server password for private games
-webadmin
Enable web administration interface
-webport _port_
Port for web admin interface
-config _file_
Custom configuration file

CAVEATS

Requires sufficient system resources (CPU, RAM, network bandwidth) for smooth gameplay. Port forwarding may be needed for public servers. Server files must be obtained through Steam. Performance depends heavily on player count and map complexity.

SEE ALSO

steamcmd(1)