What command installs the Soulmask server with SteamCMD?

As the steam user, run steamcmd +force_install_dir ' ' +login anonymous +app_update 3017300 validate +quit (Steam App ID 3017300).

Dedicated Server: Soulmask Dedicated Server Linux Setup

Q: Where can I edit the Soulmask server configuration?

In Engine.ini at /home/steam/Soulmask-Server/Engine/Saved/Config/LinuxServer/Engine.ini.

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Introduction

Do you have a Linux Dedicated Server and want to install the Soulmask Dedicated Server service on it? You’re in the right place. In this guide, we’ll explain step by step how to install this service on your Linux server using SteamCMD. We’ll use Ubuntu as an example, but the process is very similar for other distributions.

Dedicated Server: Soulmask Dedicated Server Linux Setup

Preparation

First, connect to your Dedicated Server via SSH. If you need help with this, follow our SSH First Steps guide.

If this is your first time using SteamCMD on your Linux server, you’ll need to configure it first. Follow our SteamCMD Linux Setup guide and make sure SteamCMD is fully set up before continuing.

Installation

Code

sudo -u steam -s
cd ~

Once you’re logged in, start the installation with the following command. It uses SteamCMD to install the Soulmask Dedicated Server directly in the steam user’s directory.

Code

steamcmd +force_install_dir '/home/steam/Soulmask-Server' +login anonymous +app_update 3017300 validate +quit

Please be patient while the download completes—it can take a while for larger games. Once everything is installed successfully, a confirmation message will appear.

Configuration

You’ve now completed the basic installation of your Soulmask server. You can make further changes using the configuration files in the server directory.

You can adjust all configuration parameters in the Engine.ini file, which you’ll find in the Saved folder.

Code

nano /home/steam/Soulmask-Server/Engine/Saved/Config/LinuxServer/Engine.ini

Start and connect to the server

Now for the main event: start your server. Switch to the game’s main directory and run the StartServer.sh executable with this command:

Code

/home/steam/Soulmask-Server/StartServer.sh

You should now see logs in the terminal confirming that the server has started successfully. Note that the first startup may take a little longer while everything is being set up. Alternatively, you can connect directly by using the search at the bottom of the server list and entering [your_ip_address]:18888.

Conclusion

Congratulations, you’ve successfully installed and configured the Soulmask server on your Dedicated Server! As a next step, we recommend following our Linux Service Setup guide. It explains how to set up your new Dedicated Game Server as a service—with benefits such as automatically starting the server at boot, automatic updates, easy management, and access to logs and much more!

If you have any questions or run into any issues, our support team is available every day and will be happy to help!

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

You need SSH access to your Linux server and a one-time SteamCMD setup (see the “SteamCMD Linux Setup” guide).

As the steam user, run steamcmd +force_install_dir '<path>' +login anonymous +app_update 3017300 validate +quit (Steam App ID 3017300).

This prevents the server from running with root privileges. The guide uses the steam user and installs everything in its home directory.

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