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Learn how automated server messages work on a VPS and what’s currently possible in Astro Colony → Find out more
Automated server messages are an easy way to send important information directly to your players in-game: server rules, events, tips, or links to your Discord. On a VPS, there’s no feature for this in the ZapX dashboard. You’ll need to set up these messages yourself by running an in-game message command regularly.
In this guide, you’ll learn how this works in general and what’s currently possible in Astro Colony.
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To send automated messages, the server needs a command that sends a message to all players, and a way to run that command externally, such as through RCON or the server console. A schedule then runs the command at regular intervals:
Alternatively, some games come with plugins or mods that send messages at set intervals.
The developer’s official dedicated server guide describes neither RCON nor a command that sends chat or broadcast messages to all players. The -log startup parameter only displays the server’s output; it doesn’t accept commands.
For this reason, automated server messages can’t currently be set up easily in Astro Colony. If an update or mod adds a message command later, you can set up messages using Task Scheduler or cron, as described above.
To learn about the server’s settings, see Astro Colony: Set Up a Server on Your VPS.
Until there’s a message command, the best ways to reach your players are:
Automated messages depend on the commands a game supports. Astro Colony currently lacks an official interface for this, so check the developer’s guide after major updates. If you have questions or need help, our support team is here for you every day! 🙂
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