How to Configure Your Starbound Server Settings

Updated June 10, 2026 · By Host Havoc Technical Support Team

The Configuration Editor in the Host Havoc game control panel lets you adjust your Starbound server's settings without editing files manually. Follow the steps below to make changes.

Before you start: Stop your server before saving any configuration changes to prevent file conflicts.

Configure your server settings

  1. Log in to the Game Control Panel.
  2. Click Game Services in the left-hand menu and select your Starbound server.
  3. Click the Configuration Files icon.
  4. Select Configuration Editor.
  5. Edit the settings to your liking.
  6. Click Save to apply your changes.

After saving, restart your server for the changes to take effect. If you need to revert to defaults, see how to reinstall your Starbound server.