Unturned Server Commands: All 62, With the Game's Own Syntax, Plus Commands.dat

Unturned Commands.dat Complete Configuration

The Commands.dat file is the heart of your Unturned server configuration. This comprehensive guide covers all available commands, best practices, and optimization techniques.

Every server command, 62 of them

This table is not copied from another wiki. It is read out of the dedicated server's own English text files, so the syntax column is the exact usage string the game prints when you get a command wrong, and the description is the game's own wording.

Two things that catch people out and are visible here. The command you type is not always the class name you see quoted elsewhere: the camera command is typed /perspective, and admin hiding is /hide_admins with the underscore. And where a command takes more than one parameter, 20 of the 62 do, they are separated by a forward slash rather than spaces. Reading the usage column literally, brackets and slashes included, is the difference between a command working and doing nothing.

Verified on 17 September 2026 against the Unturned dedicated server we run, Steam buildid 25107012, from Localization/English/Server/.

Commands.dat is the same commands, run at startup

Everything above can be typed into the server console while it runs. Commands.dat is how you make them happen automatically every time the server starts, one command per line, without the leading slash. That is the whole relationship, and it is why a "commands list" and a "Commands.dat guide" are the same subject.

Understanding Commands.dat

Commands.dat controls:

• Server basic settings (name, map, players)
• Gameplay mechanics (difficulty, mode)
• Performance settings (tick rate, timeout)
• Network configuration (ports, binding)
• Security options (password, whitelist)

Solution 1: Essential Configuration

Basic Server Setup

Fundamental commands for server operation:

// Server Identity
Name MyUnturnedServer
Map PEI
Password ""
MaxPlayers 24

// Network Configuration
Port 27015
Bind 0.0.0.0
Query_Port 27016

// Game Mode
Perspective Both
GameMode Normal
Difficulty Normal

Location of Commands.dat

Find the file in this directory structure:

Servers/
├── YourServerName/
│   ├── Server/
│   │   ├── Commands.dat
│   │   ├── ServerConfig.json
│   │   └── Level.sav
│   └── Workshop/
└── ...

Solution 2: Performance Commands

Server Optimization

Performance-tuned configuration:

// Performance Settings
FrameRate 60
Tick_Delay 0.01
Timeout 60
Log 3

// Network Performance
Max_Ping 400
Max_Packets_Per_Second 2000
Chatrate 0.5
Sync_Reset_Items False

// Resource Management
Max_Zombies 100
Max_Animals 50
Max_Vehicles 10

Advanced Performance Options

Solution 3: Gameplay Configuration

Game Mode Settings

Configure gameplay mechanics:

// Difficulty Settings
Difficulty Normal/Easy/Hardcore
Cheats Disabled
PVE Enabled/Disabled
Decay Enabled

// Durability Settings
Durability_Vehicles Enabled
Durability_Weapons Disabled
Durability_Clothing Enabled

// Economy Settings
Gold Disabled
Allow_Workshop Enabled

Map and Environment

World-specific configuration:

Solution 4: Security and Access

Access Control

Server security configuration:

// Basic Security
Password "YourPassword"
Whitelist Enabled
Whelist Admin steamID1,steamID2

// Anti-Cheat
BattlEye Enabled
VAC Enabled
Secure Enabled

// Connection Security
Check_Licenses True
Secured True

Admin and Permissions

Administrative access setup:

• Owner: Automatic admin with all permissions
• Admins: Full server control权限
• Moderators: Limited administrative powers
• VIP: Special player privileges

Solution 5: Complete Command Reference

Core Commands

Gameplay Commands

Performance Commands

Advanced Configuration

Mod Integration

Common mod-related commands:

// RocketMod Integration
Rocket Enabled
Rocket_Plugins RocketMod.Plugins.*

// Workshop Support
Allow_Workshop True
Workshop_Download_Auto True

// Custom Configuration
Loadout_Civilian True
Loadout_Military False

Customization Options

Personalize your server:

• Custom loadouts and starting gear
• Vehicle spawn rates and types
• Weapon and item availability
• Building rules and restrictions

Troubleshooting Commands.dat

Common Configuration Issues

Best Practices

Configuration Management

• Keep a clean, commented Commands.dat
• Document your configuration changes
• Test new settings in a controlled environment
• Use version control for configuration files

Security Recommendations

• Always use strong passwords
• Enable BattlEye for anti-cheat protection
• Regularly update your server software
• Monitor server logs for suspicious activity

Master your Unturned server configuration with this comprehensive Commands.dat guide for optimal performance and security.