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How to change your settings on Starbound

Last updated 30 Sept 2025

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  1. Log in to the Kinetic panel.

  2. Choose file manager.

  3. Open the config file.
    [[UUID_LINK:/files/storage|Open file in your panel]]

    Located at 
Storage > starbound_server.config

    maxTeamSize

    Max players that can be on a team

    allowAdminCommands

    Allow admins to use commands.

    allowAdminCommandsFromAnyone

    Grants admin powers to all players

    allowAnonymousConnections

    Allows connections from anyone

    anonymousConnectionsAreAdmin

    Allows anonymous players to use admin powers.

    tutorialMessages

    Shows guides

  4. Once done editing, click save.

  5. Restart the server

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