Complete Guide 2025 – How to launch your SCUM server step by step

Since 1.0 was released in June 2025, it’s been easy to set up your own SCUM server. It’s the best way to control the gaming experience, invite friends and build a real community. In this guide, we’ll help you step by step to avoid common mistakes: from Steam installation to public uploading and INI file configuration.

1. Install the SCUM server files

1.1 Download via Steam

• Open Steam ▸ Library ▸ Tools and search for SCUM Server.
• Click on Install (approx. 6 GB).

1.2 Checking the tree structure

Default path :
...\SteamLibrary\steamapps\common\SCUM Server\SCUM\Binaries\Win64\

2. Starting the server: two methods

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2.1 Directly from Steam

1. Start button (the -log parameter is added automatically).
2. Add other arguments in Properties ▸ Launch options

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2.2 Using the command prompt (CMD)

bashCopyEditcd"...\SCUM Server\SCUM\Binaries\Win64"
SCUMServer.exe -log -port=7000 -MaxPlayers=32

3. Close the server properly

• In the CMD window, type CTRL + C.
• Check ...\SCUM\Saved\SaveFiles\: the SCUM.db-shm and SCUM.db-wal files must NOT be present.

4. Making the server accessible to the public

5. Good practice in safety and performance

• Never click on the console during execution(ESC to “unfreeze” if necessary).
• Schedule regular restarts via #RestartServer pretty please to free up memory.
• Activate Battleye and update as soon as a patch is released.

You now know how to install, launch and secure your SCUM server. Enjoy the game!