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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.

Game update Published

14.0 Public Beta Feedback Survey

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.

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Developer announcement Published

SCP:SL Steam Awards & Development QnA - Part 1

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

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Developer announcement Published

Chaos Insurgency Plush Now Available!

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

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Developer announcement Published

‘Heavy Duty’ has just entered Public Beta.

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

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Developer announcement Published

Site-02 Transmissions #7 | Developer Log

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

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Developer announcement Published

Site-02 Transmissions #6 | Art Contest 2024 - Honourable Mentions

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

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Game update Published

14.0 Patreon Beta - Out Now!

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.

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Developer announcement Published

Halloween is here!

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

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Game update Published

14.0 Beta Release Date

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.

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Developer announcement Published

2024 Art Contest - Voting Open

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

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Developer announcement Published

Site-02 Transmissions #5 | Community Showcase

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

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Game update Published

System Requirements and Privacy Policy Update

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.

Open original source
Developer announcement Published

SCP: Secret Laboratory 2024 Art Contest

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

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Developer announcement Published

Site-02 Transmissions #4 | Developer Log

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

Open original source
Game update Published

14.0 Teaser | Acroamatic Abatement

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.

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Developer announcement Published

A new Patreon Post has been published

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

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Developer announcement Published

Site-02 Transmissions #3 | Developer Logs

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

Open original source
Developer announcement Published

Site-02 Transmissions #2 | Community Showcase

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

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Developer announcement Published

New Steam Avatars are Here!

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

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Developer announcement Published

What are your Development Questions?

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

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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.