Essentials
- hostname, password, passwordAdmin
- maxPlayers (also Startup MAX_PLAYERS)
- verifySignatures for public play
- mission rotation / difficulty
Backup before edits; stop → edit → start → join test.
Related guides
Frequently Asked Questions
Egg managed keys?
Egg find/replace updates password/maxPlayers (and HC localhost arrays) from Startup.
verifySignatures?
Keep enabled for public milsim — required with signed mods.
Missions?
Configure mission class rotation carefully; test after edits.
Need help?
If you are stuck after following this guide, open a ticket from the Chapter22 client area with the exact error, the port or DNS change you made, and whether the service listens locally (ss / Resource Monitor) but fails externally.
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