Icarus server FAQ

Short answers, each with a link to the full guide.

How do my friends join?

In Icarus: HAB menu, Join Session, switch the browser to dedicated servers with the toggle at the top right, find your Server Name, enter the Join Password. See How to join your Icarus server.

Is there an invite message I can copy?

The panel has no Copy invite message for Icarus. The invite guide has a ready message with the server name, the password and four join steps: How to invite friends to your Icarus server.

How many players can join?

As many as your Slots, and Icarus itself takes up to 8. See How to change player slots on your Icarus server.

Why do we land in the Server Lobby?

An empty server goes back to the lobby. Resume or load your prospect there: Players land in the Server Lobby on your Icarus server.

Can we play the Open World or outposts?

Yes. Start or load them from the lobby like any prospect: How to start, load and resume prospects on your Icarus server.

Can I bring my single-player prospect?

Yes, upload the .json file unchanged: How to upload your own Icarus world.

How do I become admin?

Find your Admin Password under Settings, Game Settings, then type /AdminLogin and the password in the game chat: How to become admin on your Icarus server.

Can I kick or ban from the panel?

No. Use /KickPlayer and /BanPlayer in the game chat: How to kick and ban players on your Icarus server.

Does the Console take commands?

No. It shows the game's log. Commands go in the game chat: How to use the Console on your Icarus server.

Can I use mods?

Yes. Upload .pak files to Icarus/Content/Paks/mods and restart; players install the same mods: How to add mods to your Icarus server.

Is my server backed up?

If your plan includes backups, an Automatic backup runs every night. You can also back up any time: How to back up and restore your Icarus world.

How do I update the server?

Restart it. With Auto Update on, each start installs the newest build: How to update your Icarus server.

Does the server restart by itself?

Not on a timer unless you set one up: How to restart your Icarus server on a schedule.

Can I keep two separate setups?

Yes, with Instances: How to use instances to switch between worlds.

Something is wrong. Where do I start?

Icarus server problems and fixes.