Configurating your Enshrouded server

Updated July 02, 2026

Enshrouded

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Enshrouded Configuration

This guide covers the configuration files and key settings for your Enshrouded server. For first boot and connecting, see Getting Started.

Edit enshrouded_server.json in the server root:

JSON

{
  "name": "My GSK Enshrouded Server",
  "saveDirectory": "./savegame",
  "logDirectory": "./logs",
  "ip": "0.0.0.0",
  "queryPort": 15636,
  "gamePort": 15637,
  "slotCount": 16,
  "voiceChatMode": "Proximity",
  "enableTextChat": true,
  "enableVoiceChat": true,
  "enableLogs": true,
  "enableAchievements": true,
  "gameSettingsPreset": "Default",
  "userGroups": [
    {
      "name": "Admin",
      "password": "STRONG_ADMIN_PASSWORD",
      "canKickBan": true,
      "canAccessInventories": true,
      "canEditBase": true,
      "canExtendBase": true,
      "reservedSlots": 1
    },
    {
      "name": "Friend",
      "password": "FRIEND_PASSWORD",
      "canKickBan": false,
      "canAccessInventories": true,
      "canEditBase": true,
      "canExtendBase": true,
      "reservedSlots": 0
    },
    {
      "name": "Guest",
      "password": "GUEST_PASSWORD",
      "canKickBan": false,
      "canAccessInventories": false,
      "canEditBase": false,
      "canExtendBase": false,
      "reservedSlots": 0
    }
  ]
}

Players choose a group by entering its password when joining. This is how Enshrouded handles permissions.

Setting	Notes
name	Server display name
slotCount	Max players (cap by your purchase)
gameSettingsPreset	Default, Easy, Difficult, Survival, or Custom
userGroups	Tiered access control with per-group passwords and permissions

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