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Survival Guide

VEIN

Detailed connection, admin, file, settings, mods, backup, wipe, and troubleshooting notes for VEIN dedicated servers.

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Connect & First Checks

Before editing files

  • Use the in-game server list or direct connect with the panel IP and port.
  • Confirm password and game version before inviting players.
  • Because the game is still evolving, prefer panel-exposed settings over manual guessing.

Files & Folders

Stop server before edits

Saved/Config/WindowsServer or panel config filesLikely Unreal-style dedicated server settings exposed by the panel template.
Saved/SaveGames or save data folderWorld/player persistence. Back up before config changes, updates, or wipes.
Panel variables/startup settingsServer name, password, slots, ports, and branch may be injected by the host panel.

Common Settings

High-use values

Server namePublic listing name.
PasswordPrivate access.
Slots/max playersMatch purchased slots.
World/save identityChanging can look like a wipe. Back up first.

Admin Setup

Staff access

  • Use panel console and any admin files/commands exposed by the current template.
  • Open a ticket before manually editing ownership or player database files.

Mods & Plugins

Install carefully

  • Use only mod support documented for the current build/template.
  • Back up saves before adding loader-based mods.

Backups, Wipes, Rollbacks

Protect player data

  • Back up the save folder and config files before updates.
  • For wipe, archive old save folder and let the server generate a fresh one.

Troubleshooting

Common tickets

Settings resetPanel startup variables may overwrite manual edits.
Players fail to joinVersion mismatch, password mismatch, or server not fully online.
World missingSave identity/path changed or save folder was moved.