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Open the Steam client.\n2. In the top menu, click **View**, then click **Game Servers**.\n3. Switch to the **Favorites** tab.\n4. Click the **+** button at the bottom of the window.\n5. Enter the address shown under **Query Info** in your server's Game Control Panel.\n6. Click **OK**.\n\n   ![Steam favorites dialog showing Query Info address entered for an Abiotic Factor server](https:\u002F\u002Fcontent.hosthavoc.com\u002Fassets\u002F63fb1ef5-5751-4e6d-97bb-7f43604ad2c2)\n\n7. Click **Refresh** in the top-right corner of the server browser.\n\nYour server will now appear in the Favorites list. Click it and then click **Connect** to join.\n\n## Troubleshooting\n\n- If the server does not appear after refreshing, confirm the server is running in the Game Control Panel.\n- Double-check that you entered the Query Info address exactly as shown, including the port number.\n- If the server is password-protected, refer to [Configure Server Name and Password](\u002Fwiki\u002Fgame-servers\u002Fabiotic-factor\u002Fconfigure-server-name) to verify the password.",{"id":111,"article_path":112,"sort":84,"date_created":113,"date_updated":84,"author_name":103,"featured_image":84,"subcategory":84,"translations":114},335,"configure-server-name","2026-06-09T04:41:48.000Z",[115],{"languages_code":93,"title":116,"title_short":117,"description":118,"content_md":119},"How to Set Your Abiotic Factor Server Name and Password","Server Name and Password","Set your Abiotic Factor server name and optional join password using the Command Line Manager in the Host Havoc Game Control Panel.","You can set your server name and an optional join password through the Command Line Manager in the Host Havoc Game Control Panel. Both settings are configured in the same flow, so you only need to stop the server once.\n\nSee [How to Join Your Abiotic Factor Server](\u002Fwiki\u002Fgame-servers\u002Fabiotic-factor\u002Fjoin-server) once you have saved your settings and are ready to connect.\n\n## Set server name and password\n\n1. Log in to the [Game Control Panel](https:\u002F\u002Fgamepanel.hosthavoc.com\u002F).\n2. Navigate to your server.\n3. Stop the server.\n4. Click **Command Line Manager**.\n5. Click **Select** on one of the predefined command lines. Choose the one that includes a password field if you want a password-protected server, or the one without if you want an open server.\n6. Edit the **Server Name** field and, if applicable, the **Password** field.\n7. Click **Save**.\n8. Start your server.\n\n## Troubleshooting\n\n- If the new name does not appear in the server browser, allow a minute for the server to finish starting, then refresh.\n- If you set a password and players cannot connect, confirm the password contains no special characters that may be misread by the command line.",{"id":121,"article_path":122,"sort":84,"date_created":123,"date_updated":124,"author_name":103,"featured_image":84,"subcategory":84,"translations":125},339,"edit-server-settings","2026-06-09T04:41:56.000Z","2026-06-10T18:25:20.000Z",[126],{"languages_code":93,"title":127,"title_short":128,"description":129,"content_md":130},"How to Edit Settings on Your Abiotic Factor Server","Edit Server Settings","Edit your Abiotic Factor server settings by opening the ServerSettings.ini file through the Configuration Files section of the Host Havoc Game Control Panel.","You can change your Abiotic Factor server settings by editing `ServerSettings.ini` through the Configuration Files section of the Game Control Panel. Stop the server before saving any changes.\n\nFor changes to the server name or password specifically, see [Configure Server Name and Password](\u002Fwiki\u002Fgame-servers\u002Fabiotic-factor\u002Fconfigure-server-name).\n\n## Edit ServerSettings.ini\n\n1. Log in to the [Game Control Panel](https:\u002F\u002Fgamepanel.hosthavoc.com\u002F).\n2. Navigate to your server.\n3. Stop the server.\n4. Click **Configuration Files**.\n5. Find `ServerSettings.ini` in the list and click **Config Editor**.\n6. Edit the settings as needed.\n7. Click **Save**.\n8. Start the server.\n\n## Troubleshooting\n\n- If your changes do not take effect, confirm the server was fully stopped before you saved the file.\n- If the server fails to start after an edit, use the Configuration Files editor to revert the changed values to their defaults.",{"id":132,"article_path":133,"sort":84,"date_created":134,"date_updated":135,"author_name":103,"featured_image":84,"subcategory":84,"translations":136},343,"add-admin","2026-06-09T04:42:07.000Z","2026-06-10T18:25:12.000Z",[137],{"languages_code":93,"title":138,"title_short":139,"description":140,"content_md":141},"How to Add an Admin to Your Abiotic Factor Server","Add Admin","Grant admin access on your Abiotic Factor server by adding a player's Steam64 ID to the Admin.ini file through the Configuration Files section of the Game Control Panel.","You can grant admin access to any player by adding their Steam64 ID to the `Admin.ini` file on your server. This file is accessible through the Configuration Files section of the Game Control Panel.\n\nMake sure your server is stopped before editing the file and that you have [edited server settings](\u002Fwiki\u002Fgame-servers\u002Fabiotic-factor\u002Fedit-server-settings) at least once so you are familiar with the Configuration Files section.\n\n## Add an admin\n\n1. Log in to the [Game Control Panel](https:\u002F\u002Fgamepanel.hosthavoc.com\u002F).\n2. Navigate to your server.\n3. Stop the server.\n4. Click **Configuration Files**.\n5. Find `Admin.ini` and click **Text Editor**.\n6. Locate the `[Moderators]` section.\n7. Add a new line: `Moderator=\u003CSteam64ID>`, replacing `\u003CSteam64ID>` with the player's Steam64 ID.\n8. Click **Save**.\n\n   ![Admin.ini file showing the Moderators section with a Moderator= line added](https:\u002F\u002Fcontent.hosthavoc.com\u002Fassets\u002Fa10149e3-bd8e-45b3-a466-b8962368123f)\n\n9. Start the server.\n\n> **Before you start:** If you do not know a player's Steam64 ID, you can look it up at [steamid.io](https:\u002F\u002Fsteamid.io\u002F).\n\n## Troubleshooting\n\n- Each admin must be on its own `Moderator=` line.\n- If admin access does not apply in-game, confirm the server fully restarted after saving `Admin.ini`.\n- Verify the Steam64 ID is numeric and exactly 17 digits long.",{"id":143,"article_path":144,"sort":84,"date_created":145,"date_updated":146,"author_name":103,"featured_image":84,"subcategory":84,"translations":147},348,"setup-automatic-restarts","2026-06-09T04:42:20.000Z","2026-06-10T18:25:37.000Z",[148],{"languages_code":93,"title":149,"title_short":150,"description":151,"content_md":152},"How to Set Up Automatic Restarts for Your Abiotic Factor Server","Automatic Restarts","Schedule automatic restarts for your Abiotic Factor server on Host Havoc using the Scheduled Tasks feature in the Game Control Panel.","Scheduling automatic restarts keeps your Abiotic Factor server healthy by clearing memory and applying any pending updates on a regular cycle. You can create a restart schedule using the Scheduled Tasks feature in the Game Control Panel.\n\nFor other configuration options, see [Edit Settings on Your Abiotic Factor Server](\u002Fwiki\u002Fgame-servers\u002Fabiotic-factor\u002Fedit-server-settings).\n\n## Create a scheduled restart\n\n1. Log in to the [Game Control Panel](https:\u002F\u002Fgamepanel.hosthavoc.com\u002F).\n2. Navigate to your server.\n3. Click the **Scheduled Tasks** icon on the left-hand side.\n4. Click **New** at the top of the section and choose **Scheduled Start\u002FStop\u002FRestart**.\n5. Click **New** directly below that section.\n6. Give the task a descriptive name and make sure the **Enabled** checkbox is checked.\n7. Set the type to **Daily** if you want the restart to happen at the same time each day.\n8. Set the start date and time. This is the time the restart will occur every day.\n9. Click **Save**.\n\n> **Before you start:** The time is based on the Game Control Panel timezone. If you need to adjust it to match your local time, see the timezone article in the control panel knowledgebase.\n\n## Repeat restarts within a day\n\nIf you want the server to restart every few hours (for example, every 6 hours), expand **Advanced Options** and enable **Repeat Task**. Set the interval to match your preferred schedule.\n\n![Scheduled task configured to repeat every 6 hours using the Repeat Task option](https:\u002F\u002Fcontent.hosthavoc.com\u002Fassets\u002F0d9ac1db-4a3c-457f-a3c8-d909a71ce4fe)\n\n## Troubleshooting\n\n- If the task does not fire, confirm the **Enabled** checkbox was saved correctly by reopening the task.\n- Check that the server is not already stopped at the scheduled time, as a stop\u002Fstart task requires the server to be in a running state.",{"id":154,"article_path":155,"sort":84,"date_created":156,"date_updated":157,"author_name":103,"featured_image":84,"subcategory":84,"translations":158},354,"upload-save-data","2026-06-09T04:42:30.000Z","2026-06-10T18:25:28.000Z",[159],{"languages_code":93,"title":160,"title_short":161,"description":162,"content_md":163},"How to Upload Save Data to Your Abiotic Factor Server","Upload Save Data","Upload local save data to your Abiotic Factor server by transferring your world folder via FTP to the correct save directory on the Host Havoc server.","You can transfer a save from your local PC to your Abiotic Factor server using an FTP client. Stop the server before uploading any files to avoid data corruption.\n\nTo set up an FTP connection, see [Connect with an FTP Client](\u002Fwiki\u002Fgame-servers\u002Fabiotic-factor\u002Fconnect-ftp) before following the steps below.\n\n## Upload your save data\n\n1. Stop your server in the [Game Control Panel](https:\u002F\u002Fgamepanel.hosthavoc.com\u002F).\n2. Connect to your server via FTP.\n3. Navigate to the following directory on the server:\n\n   ```\n   .\\AbioticFactor\\Saved\\SaveGames\\Server\\Worlds\\\n   ```\n\n4. Upload your world folder from your PC into the `Worlds` directory.\n5. The default world name is `Cascade`. If your uploaded folder has a different name, either rename the folder to `Cascade` or update the world name setting in the **Command Line Manager** to match.\n\n   ![File manager view showing the Abiotic Factor save data folder structure inside the Worlds directory](https:\u002F\u002Fcontent.hosthavoc.com\u002Fassets\u002Fdc8b8efe-0cab-4d0a-affd-dc651016f275)\n\n6. Start the server.\n\n## Troubleshooting\n\n- If the server starts but loads the wrong world, confirm the world name in the **Command Line Manager** matches the folder name you uploaded.\n- If files fail to upload, verify the server is fully stopped before retrying the transfer.",{"id":165,"article_path":166,"sort":84,"date_created":167,"date_updated":84,"author_name":103,"featured_image":84,"subcategory":84,"translations":168},358,"restore-backup","2026-06-09T04:42:40.000Z",[169],{"languages_code":93,"title":170,"title_short":171,"description":172,"content_md":173},"How to Restore a Backup on Your Abiotic Factor Server","Restore Backup","Roll back your Abiotic Factor server to a previous state by restoring a backup through the Host Havoc Game Control Panel.","If something goes wrong on your server, you can roll back to a previous state by restoring one of the automatic backups Host Havoc creates for your service. The process takes only a few steps in the Game Control Panel.\n\nBefore restoring, stop your server to prevent any file conflicts. If you want to save your current state first, download your files via FTP (see [Connect with an FTP Client](\u002Fwiki\u002Fgame-servers\u002Fabiotic-factor\u002Fconnect-ftp)).\n\n## Restore a backup\n\n1. Log in to the [Game Control Panel](https:\u002F\u002Fgamepanel.hosthavoc.com\u002F).\n2. Navigate to your server.\n3. Stop the server.\n4. Click the **Restore Backup** icon in your server's control panel.\n5. Select a backup from the dropdown menu.\n6. Click **Run**.\n\nThe server will restore the selected backup. Start the server once the process completes.\n\n## Troubleshooting\n\n- If no backups appear in the dropdown, contact Host Havoc support to confirm backups are enabled for your service.\n- If you need to recover specific files rather than a full rollback, use our guide on [uploading save data](\u002Fwiki\u002Fgame-servers\u002Fabiotic-factor\u002Fupload-save-data) to replace only the save folder.",{"id":175,"article_path":176,"sort":84,"date_created":177,"date_updated":84,"author_name":103,"featured_image":84,"subcategory":84,"translations":178},363,"reinstall-server","2026-06-09T04:42:52.000Z",[179],{"languages_code":93,"title":180,"title_short":181,"description":182,"content_md":183},"How to Reinstall Your Abiotic Factor Server","Reinstall Server","Fully reset your Abiotic Factor server to its default state by running a reinstall through the Host Havoc Game Control Panel. All server files will be deleted except backups.","Reinstalling your server resets it to the default state it was in when you first received it. All server files are deleted and a fresh copy of the game server files is downloaded and installed. Backups are not affected.\n\n> **Before you start:** Download any files you want to keep before proceeding. You can use [Connect with an FTP Client](\u002Fwiki\u002Fgame-servers\u002Fabiotic-factor\u002Fconnect-ftp) to download your save data. This action cannot be undone.\n\n## Reinstall the server\n\n1. Log in to the [Game Control Panel](https:\u002F\u002Fgamepanel.hosthavoc.com\u002F).\n2. Stop the server.\n3. Click the **More** button.\n\n   ![Game Control Panel showing the More button highlighted](https:\u002F\u002Fcontent.hosthavoc.com\u002Fassets\u002F94180fe5-c087-402a-b039-8712cc770d74)\n\n4. Click **Reinstall**.\n\n   ![More menu with the Reinstall option visible](https:\u002F\u002Fcontent.hosthavoc.com\u002Fassets\u002Ffbfa4b6d-e744-47e9-a572-6bcd73c77865)\n\n5. Click the **Reinstall** button to confirm. Keep the **Default values** option selected unless you have a specific reason to change it.\n\n   ![Reinstall confirmation dialog with Default values option selected](https:\u002F\u002Fcontent.hosthavoc.com\u002Fassets\u002F0898c7bc-b0a8-496c-beee-5f24690c7af8)\n\nThe reinstall process will delete all server files, download a fresh copy, and set up a default configuration. This may take several minutes depending on the size of the game files. Wait for the process to complete before starting the server.\n\n## Troubleshooting\n\n- If the reinstall appears to stall, wait a few more minutes before refreshing the panel. Large game files take time to download.\n- If you need help after reinstalling, [submit a support ticket](https:\u002F\u002Fhosthavoc.com\u002Fbilling\u002Fsubmitticket.php) and the Host Havoc team will assist you.",{"id":185,"article_path":186,"sort":84,"date_created":187,"date_updated":84,"author_name":103,"featured_image":84,"subcategory":84,"translations":188},367,"connect-ftp","2026-06-09T04:43:06.000Z",[189],{"languages_code":93,"title":190,"title_short":191,"description":192,"content_md":193},"How to Connect to Your Abiotic Factor Server with an FTP Client","Connect via FTP","Connect to your Abiotic Factor server files using FileZilla or another FTP client by entering the FTP Info from the Host Havoc Game Control Panel.","An FTP client lets you transfer files directly between your PC and your Abiotic Factor server. Host Havoc recommends FileZilla, which you can download from [filezilla-project.org](https:\u002F\u002Ffilezilla-project.org\u002Fdownload.php?show_all=1).\n\nOnce connected, you can upload save data (see [Upload Save Data](\u002Fwiki\u002Fgame-servers\u002Fabiotic-factor\u002Fupload-save-data)) or download files before a [reinstall](\u002Fwiki\u002Fgame-servers\u002Fabiotic-factor\u002Freinstall-server).\n\n## Connect with FileZilla\n\n1. Log in to the [Game Control Panel](https:\u002F\u002Fgamepanel.hosthavoc.com\u002F) and navigate to your server.\n2. Find the **FTP Info** section near the middle of the screen. Copy the FTP address, which looks similar to `167.114.172.201:8821`.\n3. Paste the address into the **Host** field in FileZilla.\n\n   ![FileZilla Host field with the FTP address and port entered](https:\u002F\u002Fcontent.hosthavoc.com\u002Fassets\u002F2d958492-4ca2-42ed-8f25-26c6c26fd816)\n\n4. Enter your Game Control Panel username and password into the **Username** and **Password** fields.\n\n   ![FileZilla Username and Password fields filled in with Game Control Panel credentials](https:\u002F\u002Fcontent.hosthavoc.com\u002Fassets\u002Fc7ad63d9-3ccf-495f-99f2-dbda4fca9497)\n\n5. The port will adjust automatically when you paste the full `host:port` string.\n6. Click **Quickconnect**.\n\n> **Before you start:** If the panel shows **SFTP Info** instead of **FTP Info**, prefix the address with `sftp:\u002F\u002F` before pasting it into the Host field. For example: `sftp:\u002F\u002F167.114.172.201:8821`.\n\n## Troubleshooting\n\n- If the connection is refused, confirm the server is running and that you copied the full address including the port.\n- If your password is incorrect, reset it from within the Game Control Panel.\n- SFTP and FTP use different protocols. If you see a connection error, check whether the panel shows FTP Info or SFTP Info and adjust the prefix accordingly."]