Startup arguments

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Startup arguments can be added in the ns_startup_args_dedi.txt file. Example: +setplaylist private_match +mp_gamemode ps

Arguments	Accepted Values	Description
+setplaylist	see Gamemodes (Should be the same as mp_gamemode unless you want a private match)	Set the server type (If it is not private_match, make sure you have also included +map and NOT mp_lobby or else you can't search your server in the game)
+setplaylistvaroverrides	see PlaylistOverrides	Edits the behaviour of the server
-port	int beteween 1-65535	Determines which UDP port the server will listen to
+mp_gamemode	see Gamemodes	Forces the gamemode of the server
+map	see Maps (mp_lobby is the default if not included)	Forces the map of the server at the first start

Flags	Description
-maxplayersplaylist	Allows PlaylistOverrides to override max player count
-enablechathooks	Allows send the commands using in-game chat
-allowdupeaccounts	Allows the same account joining multiple times