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SCP: Secret Laboratory: updates, settings and interface

Game updates, plugin versions and improvements to our interface with a traceable history.

Recorded, available and installed are different states. Your actual installation status and suitable updates are shown in the server panel.

Interface Change documented

Guided startup parameters: revised

The guided tools were revised in the shared panel code. The entry concerns the interface or its processing. The date records the change; availability on an individual server depends on the game, software, plugins and permissions.

Setting Change documented

SCP: Secret Laboratory: startup parameters changed

The definition of visible startup parameters changed in the panel code. The listed values explain added, changed and removed fields. The date records the definition change; existing server values were not automatically changed by it.

Supported server software: SCP: Secret Laboratory

Changed settings (1)
  • Auto Update: Added AUTO_UPDATE

    1 = beim Start updaten

    After

    Setting
    AUTO_UPDATE
    Default
    1
    When it takes effect
    Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
Setting Change documented

SCP: Secret Laboratory: startup parameters changed

The definition of visible startup parameters changed in the panel code. The listed values explain added, changed and removed fields. The date records the definition change; existing server values were not automatically changed by it.

Supported server software: SCP: Secret Laboratory

Changed settings (3)
  • Max Players: Added MAX_PLAYERS

    Maximum players on the server.

    After

    Setting
    MAX_PLAYERS
    Default
    20
    When it takes effect
    Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
  • Server Name: Added SERVER_NAME

    Name shown in the server list.

    After

    Setting
    SERVER_NAME
    Default
    SCP:SL Server
    When it takes effect
    Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
  • Server Port: Added SERVER_PORT

    The port the server listens on.

    After

    Setting
    SERVER_PORT
    Default
    7777
    When it takes effect
    Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
Developer announcement Published

The SCP-079 Plushie is Being Extended!

Announcement from the official source. The source describes the changes; your server installation status is shown separately in the update center.

Interface Change documented

Guided startup parameters: revised

The guided tools were revised in the shared panel code. The entry concerns the interface or its processing. The date records the change; availability on an individual server depends on the game, software, plugins and permissions.

Interface Change documented

Guided startup parameters: revised

The guided tools were revised in the shared panel code. The entry concerns the interface or its processing. The date records the change; availability on an individual server depends on the game, software, plugins and permissions.

Interface Change documented

Guided startup parameters: revised

The guided tools were revised in the shared panel code. The entry concerns the interface or its processing. The date records the change; availability on an individual server depends on the game, software, plugins and permissions.

Developer announcement Published

Our Two-Faced SCP-079 Makeship Plushie!

Announcement from the official source. The source describes the changes; your server installation status is shown separately in the update center.

Game update Published

Megapatch III Progress Report

Announcement from the official source. The source describes the changes; your server installation status is shown separately in the update center.

Effects on plugins

No independent plugin compatibility test is documented for this announcement. Check the affected plugins in the update center before changing game versions.

Interface Change documented

Guided startup parameters: revised

The guided tools were revised in the shared panel code. The entry concerns the interface or its processing. The date records the change; availability on an individual server depends on the game, software, plugins and permissions.

Setting Change documented

Gameplay configuration: settings revised

The guided interface was updated. The history shows added, changed and removed fields with explanations and editor defaults. The date records the documented change, not the historical deployment time.

Changed settings (8)
  • Late join (seconds): Changed late_join_time

    How long after round start players may still join (0 = off).

    Before

    Setting
    late_join_time
    Default
    0
    Range / options
    0 – 120

    After

    Setting
    late_join_time
    Default
    0
    Range / options
    0 – 120
  • Max players: Changed max_players

    More players need more server resources.

    Before

    Setting
    max_players
    Default
    20
    Range / options
    2 – 40

    After

    Setting
    max_players
    Default
    20
    Range / options
    2 – 40
  • Player info range: Changed player_info_range

    Range at which player info text is visible.

    Before

    Setting
    player_info_range
    Default
    10
    Range / options
    0 – 50

    After

    Setting
    player_info_range
    Default
    10
    Range / options
    0 – 50
  • Server name: Changed server_name

    Name shown in the server list.

    Before

    Setting
    server_name
    Default
    SCP:SL Server

    After

    Setting
    server_name
    Default
    SCP:SL Server
  • Tickrate: Changed server_tickrate

    Server update rate — higher = smoother, more CPU.

    Before

    Setting
    server_tickrate
    Default
    60
    Range / options
    20 – 120

    After

    Setting
    server_tickrate
    Default
    60
    Range / options
    20 – 120
  • Cryptographic RNG: Changed use_crypto_rng

    More secure random numbers — slightly more CPU.

    Before

    Setting
    use_crypto_rng
    Default
    false

    After

    Setting
    use_crypto_rng
    Default
    false
  • Native sockets: Changed use_native_sockets

    Better network performance (recommended: on).

    Before

    Setting
    use_native_sockets
    Default
    true

    After

    Setting
    use_native_sockets
    Default
    true
  • Reserved slots enabled: Changed use_reserved_slots

    Lets VIPs join even on a full server.

    Before

    Setting
    use_reserved_slots
    Default
    true

    After

    Setting
    use_reserved_slots
    Default
    true
Interface Change documented

Gameplay-Konfiguration: guided editor added

The guided interface was updated. The history shows added, changed and removed fields with explanations and editor defaults. The date records the documented change, not the historical deployment time.

Changed settings (8)
  • Späteinstieg (Sekunden): Added late_join_time

    Wie lange nach Rundenstart Spieler noch einsteigen dürfen (0 = aus).

    After

    Setting
    late_join_time
    Default
    0
    Range / options
    0 – 120
  • Maximale Spieler: Added max_players

    Mehr Spieler brauchen mehr Server-Ressourcen.

    After

    Setting
    max_players
    Default
    20
    Range / options
    2 – 40
  • Spielerinfo-Reichweite: Added player_info_range

    Reichweite, in der Spieler-Infotexte sichtbar sind.

    After

    Setting
    player_info_range
    Default
    10
    Range / options
    0 – 50
  • Server-Name: Added server_name

    Name, der in der Serverliste erscheint.

    After

    Setting
    server_name
    Default
    SCP:SL Server
  • Tickrate: Added server_tickrate

    Server-Aktualisierungsrate — höher = flüssiger, mehr CPU.

    After

    Setting
    server_tickrate
    Default
    60
    Range / options
    20 – 120
  • Krypto-Zufallszahlen: Added use_crypto_rng

    Sicherere Zufallszahlen — minimal mehr CPU.

    After

    Setting
    use_crypto_rng
    Default
    false
  • Native Sockets: Added use_native_sockets

    Bessere Netzwerk-Performance (empfohlen: an).

    After

    Setting
    use_native_sockets
    Default
    true
  • Reservierte Slots aktiv: Added use_reserved_slots

    Lässt VIPs auch bei vollem Server beitreten.

    After

    Setting
    use_reserved_slots
    Default
    true
Interface Change documented

Guided startup parameters: revised

The guided tools were revised in the shared panel code. The entry concerns the interface or its processing. The date records the change; availability on an individual server depends on the game, software, plugins and permissions.

Interface Change documented

Guided startup parameters: revised

The guided tools were revised in the shared panel code. The entry concerns the interface or its processing. The date records the change; availability on an individual server depends on the game, software, plugins and permissions.

Interface Change documented

Guided startup parameters: revised

The guided tools were revised in the shared panel code. The entry concerns the interface or its processing. The date records the change; availability on an individual server depends on the game, software, plugins and permissions.

Interface Change documented

Guided startup parameters: revised

The guided tools were revised in the shared panel code. The entry concerns the interface or its processing. The date records the change; availability on an individual server depends on the game, software, plugins and permissions.

Interface Change documented

Guided startup parameters: revised

The guided tools were revised in the shared panel code. The entry concerns the interface or its processing. The date records the change; availability on an individual server depends on the game, software, plugins and permissions.

Interface Change documented

Guided startup parameters: revised

The guided tools were revised in the shared panel code. The entry concerns the interface or its processing. The date records the change; availability on an individual server depends on the game, software, plugins and permissions.

Interface Change documented

Guided startup parameters: added

The guided tools were added to the shared panel code. The entry concerns the interface or its processing. The date records the change; availability on an individual server depends on the game, software, plugins and permissions.

Game update Published

14.2.7 is out.

Announcement from the official source. The source describes the changes; your server installation status is shown separately in the update center.

Effects on plugins

No independent plugin compatibility test is documented for this announcement. Check the affected plugins in the update center before changing game versions.

What the interface looks like

The image shows the interface on its capture date; earlier versions may differ.

Excerpt of the current interface with sample values. Values and prerequisites illustrate the controls; available tools depend on server software, plugins and permissions.
Excerpt of the current interface with sample values. Values and prerequisites illustrate the controls; available tools depend on server software, plugins and permissions. · Captured on 2026-10-08
Excerpt of the current interface with sample values. Values and prerequisites illustrate the controls; available tools depend on server software, plugins and permissions.
Excerpt of the current interface with sample values. Values and prerequisites illustrate the controls; available tools depend on server software, plugins and permissions. · Captured on 2026-10-08

What the settings do

These values come from our guided editors. Defaults are the editor starting values; they do not show the contents of a customer server.

Server name

Name shown in the server list.

Setting
server_name
Default
SCP:SL Server
Tickrate

Server update rate — higher = smoother, more CPU.

Setting
server_tickrate
Default
60
Range / options
20 – 120
Reserved slots enabled

Lets VIPs join even on a full server.

Setting
use_reserved_slots
Default
true
Late join (seconds)

How long after round start players may still join (0 = off).

Setting
late_join_time
Default
0
Range / options
0 – 120
Native sockets

Better network performance (recommended: on).

Setting
use_native_sockets
Default
true
Player info range

Range at which player info text is visible.

Setting
player_info_range
Default
10
Range / options
0 – 50
Cryptographic RNG

More secure random numbers — slightly more CPU.

Setting
use_crypto_rng
Default
false
Server Port

The port the server listens on.

Setting
SERVER_PORT
Default
7777
When it takes effect
Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
Max Players

Maximum players on the server.

Setting
MAX_PLAYERS
Default
20
Range / options
2 – 40
When it takes effect
Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
Server Name

Name shown in the server list.

Setting
SERVER_NAME
Default
SCP:SL Server
When it takes effect
Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
Auto Update

1 = beim Start updaten

Setting
AUTO_UPDATE
Default
1
When it takes effect
Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.