Edit Reforger config.json Safely (Hosted)

Safe edit

1. Backup.
2. Stop server.
3. Edit config.json (valid JSON only).
4. Prefer Startup vars for name/password/scenario/maxPlayers when possible.
5. Start → confirm RPL ready → join test.

Related guides

• Won’t Start
• Workshop Mods
• Backups

Frequently Asked Questions

Stop first?

Yes — backup, stop, edit, start.

Egg overwrites?

Egg find/replace manages several keys from Startup vars — prefer Startup when available.

View distance?

gameProperties.serverMaxViewDistance / networkViewDistance — keep sane for your tier.

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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