We recommend you specify this in your command parameters instead to lower the number of log files created, particularly if you have the daily rotation feature disabled. There is little reason to turn this off unless you don't require logs. Switch on logging of events on your server.

Try to limit yourself to 40 characters on this. This line comes first to minimize the chance of your server appearing as the default name Sven Co-op.

The name of your server as players see it. If you have not yet set up a server and need instructions to help you, please see our server installation guide. Please refer to the included file server_example.cfg (or listenserver_example.cfg), and I will take you through each setting in groups as already specified. This section will go over all the settings you will need to run a dedicated (or listen) server. Double-click the tool in the library and select Play Sven Co-op Dedicated Server to launch a server with a graphical interface. You should now have the dedicated server tool ready to launch. Scroll down the list of available tools until you see Sven Co-op Dedicated Server. In the main Steam screen hover over Library and click Tools. You will require a valid installation of Sven Co-op to continue. This is an ideal approach for temporary / part-time servers. It's quick, easy, and should be up and running as fast as you can download it. Our dedicated server package in Steam will allow you to effortlessly install a server attached to your Steam account. Once you have chosen a package follow the instructions for the Steam tool or standalone application.

Updates must be downloaded manually or through a defined schedule.

More complicated console/command interface to manage the server.

Starting a server requires a custom shortcut or command.

Installation requires knowledge of a command line / terminal environment.

Requires the Steam client to be running.

Can run multiple servers with a single set of application files.

Can be launched as a regular application or system service.

Can be launched in graphical and console modes.

Can play on your server at the same time.

Server will automatically update like with any other Steam package.

Easy graphical interface to set options, see statistics, players, and manage bans.

Ideal for permanent/unattended servers.

Appears as a tool in your Steam account's library.

Here are the basic differences and benefits of them both: One is distributed to you through your Steam client (the same application you use to launch games in Steam) as a tool, and the other is distributed through Steam's console client (SteamCMD External Link) as a standalone application. Our dedicated server package comes in two forms both with different benefits. This section will guide you through the basic installation of Sven Co-op's dedicated server.

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