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**Server Configuration**

1. **IP Address**:
- The IP address is not directly configured in the `dedicatedserver.cfg` file. It’s determined by the machine where you’re running the server.
- The server will listen on all available network interfaces by default.
2. **Game Port**:
- The `GamePort` is the port used for game communication.
- Default value: `8766`.
- Explanation: This port allows players to connect to your server and play the game.
3. **Query Port**:
- The `QueryPort` is used for querying server information (e.g., server status, player count).
- Default value: `27016`.
- Explanation: This port provides information to clients and server browsers.
4. **BlobSync Port**:
- The `BlobSyncPort` is used for mod synchronization.
- Default value: `9700`.
- Explanation: Mods and custom content are synchronized using this port.
5. **Server Name**:
- The `serverName` setting defines the name of your server as it appears in the server browser.
- Example: `"serverName": "My Awesome Forest Server"`
6. **Max Players**:
- The `maxPlayers` setting determines the maximum number of players allowed on your server.
- Example: `"maxPlayers": 10`
7. **Password**:
- The `serverPassword` setting allows you to set a password for your server.
- Example: `"serverPassword": "SecretPassword123"`
8. **LAN Only**:
- The `lanOnly` setting:
- Set to `"True"` if you want your server to be accessible only on your local network (LAN).
- Set to `"False"` if you want friends to connect over the internet.
- Example: `"lanOnly": false`
9. **Save Slots**:
- The number of save slots available for your server.
- Example: `"saveSlots": 5`
10. **Save Mode**:
- The `saveMode` determines how often the server saves game data.
- Options:
- `"autosave"`: Regular automatic saves.
- `"manual"`: Requires manual saving.
- Example: `"saveMode": "autosave"`
11. **Game Mode**:
- The `gameMode` specifies the type of game (e.g., survival, creative).
- Example: `"gameMode": "survival"`
12. **Save Interval**:
- The `saveInterval` sets the time (in minutes) between automatic saves.
- Example: `"saveInterval": 10`
Remember to adjust these settings according to your preferences.
For more details, you can refer to the [Dedicated Server Configuration Guide](https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2992700419) on Steam Community.
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