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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.

Change type

Game update Published 20.07.2024

Update 13.5.1 is 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 14.07.2024

A new Patreon preview has arrived!

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 18.06.2024

13.5 - 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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Game update Published 07.06.2024

Version 13.5 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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Game update Published 24.05.2024

13.5 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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Game update Published 18.05.2024

The Future of SCP: Secret Laboratory - Version 13.5 and beyond

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 20.03.2024

The Internet is not a safe place

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 03.02.2024

Version 13.4.2

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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Game update Published 31.01.2024

Version 13.4.1 is now live!

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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Game update Published 05.01.2024

Christmas Update 2023 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 03.01.2024

SCP-173 has (unfortunately) been recontained.

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 26.12.2023

Don’t blink or you’ll miss him!

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 23.12.2023

Holiday Update — 2023

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 22.12.2023

Your chance to have your very own SCP-173!

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 14.12.2023

A New Patreon Post has been Made Public!

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 14.11.2023

Halloween’s End and 13.3’s Release.

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 02.11.2023

Halloween 2023 - Feedback Survey

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 28.10.2023

Halloween Edition!

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 22.10.2023

Announcing SCP:SL's 2023 Halloween 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.

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Developer announcement Published 21.10.2023

Site-02 Transmissions #1 | Entry 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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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.