{"id":18099,"date":"2026-01-07T18:10:28","date_gmt":"2026-01-07T18:10:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/?post_type=ht_kb&p=18099"},"modified":"2026-01-07T18:10:30","modified_gmt":"2026-01-07T18:10:30","slug":"include-additional-switches-insurgency-server","status":"publish","type":"ht_kb","link":"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/article\/include-additional-switches-insurgency-server\/","title":{"rendered":"Include Additional Switches Insurgency Server"},"content":{"rendered":"

How to Configure Additional Switches on Your Insurgency Server<\/h2>\n

For advanced users looking to fine-tune their Insurgency experience, “Additional Switches” (also known as startup arguments) provide a way to enable specific features or technical overrides that aren’t available in the standard menus. Using these command-line arguments, you can further customize your server’s behavior, performance, and gameplay mechanics. Follow this guide to learn how to add these switches via the GGServers panel.<\/p>\n

Step 1: Access the GGServers Control Panel<\/h3>\n

First, log in to your account at the GGServers Panel<\/a>. Select the Insurgency server instance you want to modify from your dashboard.<\/p>\n

Step 2: Stop Your Server<\/h3>\n

Before applying advanced startup arguments, you must Stop<\/strong> your server. Since “switches” are loaded at the very beginning of the server’s boot process, they will only take effect if the server is restarted after the changes are made.<\/p>\n

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Stop your server to safely edit startup parameters.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Step 3: Navigate to Server Settings<\/h3>\n

Locate the navigation menu on the left side of your screen. Click on Server Settings<\/strong> to reveal the configuration sub-menus.<\/p>\n

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Click the Server Settings button.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Step 4: Open General Settings<\/h3>\n

Once inside the settings menu, click on the General Settings<\/strong> tab. This section contains the core variables used to launch your server instance.<\/p>\n

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Open the General Settings tab.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Step 5: Add Your Additional Switches<\/h3>\n

Look for the input box labeled Additional Switches<\/strong>. You can enter your command-line arguments here. If you are unsure which switches are available, we recommend consulting the official Insurgency: Sandstorm Server Admin Guide<\/a> for a comprehensive list of commands.<\/p>\n

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Enter your custom startup arguments in the Additional Switches box.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The GGServers panel features an auto-save system, so your switches will be saved instantly as you input them.<\/p>\n

Step 6: Restart Your Server<\/h3>\n

Return to the main dashboard and click Start<\/strong>. Your server will now launch with the custom switches applied. You can check your server console logs to verify that the arguments were successfully recognized.<\/p>\n

If you need further assistance or if your server fails to start after adding a specific switch, please reach out to our support team at GGServers Support<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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