{"id":18166,"date":"2026-01-09T16:49:56","date_gmt":"2026-01-09T16:49:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/?post_type=ht_kb&#038;p=18166"},"modified":"2026-01-09T16:49:58","modified_gmt":"2026-01-09T16:49:58","slug":"record-demos-squad-server","status":"publish","type":"ht_kb","link":"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/article\/record-demos-squad-server\/","title":{"rendered":"Record Demos Squad Server"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Enable Demo Recording on Your Squad Server<\/h2>\n<p>Recording demos on your Squad server is an invaluable tool for community leaders and content creators. Demos allow you to review matches from any perspective, providing a powerful way to catch rule-breakers, analyze competitive tactics, or capture cinematic footage for videos. Follow this guide to enable automatic demo recording using the GGServers panel.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1: Access the GGServers Panel and Stop Your Server<\/h3>\n<p>Log in to the <a href=\"https:\/\/panel.ggservers.com\/\">GGServers Control Panel<\/a>. Before enabling recording features, you must <strong>Stop<\/strong> your server. This ensures that the demo recording service initializes correctly upon the next server startup.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"121\" height=\"56\" class=\"wp-image-17502\" src=\"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-32.png\" alt=\"Stop the Squad server in the panel\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-32.png 121w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-32-50x23.png 50w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-32-60x28.png 60w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-32-100x46.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 121px) 100vw, 121px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Stop your server before modifying settings.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2: Navigate to Server Settings<\/h3>\n<p>On the left-hand navigation sidebar, click on <strong>Server Settings<\/strong>. This will open the configuration options for your Squad instance.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"274\" height=\"58\" class=\"wp-image-17495\" src=\"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-26.png\" alt=\"Server Settings button in sidebar\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-26.png 274w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-26-50x11.png 50w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-26-60x13.png 60w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-26-100x21.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 274px) 100vw, 274px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Click the Server Settings button.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3: Open the General Settings Tab<\/h3>\n<p>Within the settings menu, click on the <strong>General Settings<\/strong> tab. This section contains the primary automation and recording toggles for your server.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"172\" height=\"63\" class=\"wp-image-17496\" src=\"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-27.png\" alt=\"Accessing General Settings\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-27.png 172w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-27-50x18.png 50w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-27-60x22.png 60w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-27-100x37.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 172px) 100vw, 172px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Navigate to the General Settings tab.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 4: Enable Record Demos<\/h3>\n<p>Locate the field labeled <strong>Record Demos<\/strong>. Use the toggle switch to enable this feature. Once active, the server will begin saving match data automatically. The GGServers panel features an auto-save system, so your selection is saved instantly.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"405\" height=\"182\" class=\"wp-image-18191\" src=\"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-45.png\" alt=\"Enabling the Record Demos toggle\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-45.png 405w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-45-300x135.png 300w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-45-50x22.png 50w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-45-60x27.png 60w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-45-100x45.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 405px) 100vw, 405px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Toggle the Record Demos switch here.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 5: Start Your Server<\/h3>\n<p>Return to the main dashboard and click <strong>Start<\/strong>. Your Squad server will now record every match, allowing you to access the files for review or cinematic editing.<\/p>\n<p>If you need help locating your recorded demo files or have other technical questions, please contact our support team at <a href=\"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/billing\/submitticket.php\">GGServers Support<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How to Enable Demo Recording on Your Squad Server Recording demos on your Squad server is an invaluable tool for community leaders and content creators. 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