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Welcome to the SCP: Secret Laboratory Technical Support Wiki. This Wiki allows users to self-diagnose certain common issues and contains a useful repository of Official Guides, Resources and Tutorials.  Please Note: This wiki will be amended over time where n...

Servers

If you’re having a problem with the SCP:SL Dedicated server build (LocalAdmin, specifically)

Clients

If you’re having a problem with the game, check this out!

Client-Side Issues
Server-Side Issues

Bug reports

Report a bug here!

Common Debugging steps

This is the place instructions get dumped

Community Support

Our hub where the community can contribute

Hosting a Server 101

Servers

This page contains a variety of guides to assist with hosting a server in SCP: Secret Laboratory. If you’re looking to host a public server, please see the guide below.

Crashes

Clients

Game not starting? Click here for our knowledge base on crash issues!

Client-Side Issues

Connection Issues

Clients

Client-side connection issues hub

Server List loading errors

Clients

Server List related issues and resolutions

Verification issues

Servers

Verification issues hub

Crashing issues

Servers

Crash related stuff hub

Network issues

Servers

Network issues hub

Performance issues

Servers

Performance issues hub

Bot message files

Common Debugging steps

stuff like !playerlog !dxdiag videos

Batch files

Common Debugging steps

Powershell

Common Debugging steps

Dont recommend using powershell unless you really have to, its annoying to get it allowed on the users PC.

Global Bans

Clients

For the cheater cheater pumpkin eaters

Performance issues

Clients

Laggy game? Check out our guides here!

Misc

Clients

If the issue doesn't fit any of the above categories it might be here

Misc

Servers

If the issue doesn't fit any of the above categories it might be here

Report a bug here!

Bug reports

Please note that the Technical Support team cannot assist with the Reporting of bugs, nor with their resolution. Please direct any questions regarding Game Bugs to the Quality Assurance Discord server. Before Making a report Ensure that the issue you are r...

How to generate a DxDiag log

Common Debugging steps

DxDiag log files are used by our support staff to ascertain basic information about a user’s computer. Dxdiag logs contain detailed information about computer components, Drivers, and the operating system of the machine in question. DxDiag logs are requested a...

How to access Player.log report files

Common Debugging steps

Player.log files (often simply referred to as “player logs”) are files generated by unity every time the game closes. Sometimes, they detail exceptions and critical errors caught by Unity itself. Ticket staff will normally ask for log files to see if the game ...

How to access Crash.log and Crash.dmp files

Common Debugging steps

Crash.log files (also simply known as “crash logs”) are typically requested when user is seeing a crash detected by unity in a log file. Crash logs don’t tend to be too helpful otherwise, though crash.dmp (”crash dump” files) can be useful to developers attemp...

How to Verify Windows File integrity

Common Debugging steps

Windows File Integrity checks are used by our team to ensure that core windows dependencies are present on your computer. Windows File integrity checks. Ensure your System & GPU Drivers are up-to-date Check for System Updates To check for system-wide update...

How to Perform a Clean Reinstall

Common Debugging steps

A “Clean Reinstall” is a method commonly used within our team to ensure that Steam has installed SCP: Secret Laboratory (and its required dependancies) correctly. A clean reinstall is similar to a normal reinstall, but adds a couple of extra steps that ensure ...

Global Ban Information

Common Debugging steps

This article details the different types of Global Ban Messages / SL-AC errors that you may encounter while playing SCP:SL. Our full Ban Policy can be found here. Our End-User License Agreement (EULA) can be found here. Publisher Bans When you are globally...

1. How to create a Dedicated Server

Servers Hosting a Server 101

Windows Installation Ensure you meet the requirements Minimum Specs: 3 GB RAM, 2 Core CPU, 4 GB Storage. Please note that the minimum specs assume that the server is full at a 25-player cap, with no plugins/modifications. Operating system: Windows 8.1 or 10...

Server-Related

3.1 Remote Admin Permissions Guide

Servers Hosting a Server 101

This page lists all of the Remote Admin Permissions, and what Permission Nodes grant each individual permission. To put it more simply, each role in the Remote Admin is assigned a set of “permission nodes” that outline what each role has the power to do. Each ...

3. Remote Admin Config Setup

Servers Hosting a Server 101

Remote Admin configs are server config files that define ranks and who they are given to. These documents are extremely sensitive and any mistake can cause certain parts of the game to misbehave. If you’re ever in a situation where certain parts of your config...

2. Gameplay Config Setup

Servers Hosting a Server 101

The config_gameplay.txt file (often simply referred to as the Gameplay Config file) is used to set up many of the core functions of an SCP:SL server. Misc Change warhead and intercom timers, friendly fire, etc. Config Field Description Type Default...

4. How do I verify my server? A step by step guide

Servers Hosting a Server 101

Firstly, that you have an SCP:SL server online and active. See here for a guide on how to create a server. Next, be sure that your server has been Port Forwarded, and can be connected to by players outside of your network. Before continuing, note that veri...

I Need Help with Server Verification!

Servers Verification issues

For a step-by-step guide on how to attain Server Verification, please see the link below. link The Verification team may deny your Server Verification Request for a multitude of reasons. The most common reason is that the Verification Specialist was unable t...

I need help with server configs!

Servers Misc

For help with configuring your server, see the links and sections below. For help with the config_gameplay.txt file For help with the config_remoteadmin.txt file Remote admin permissions guide

Nobody can connect to my server!

Servers Network issues

The first step of assessing the root cause of this issue is to ensure that the issue actually lies with your server, and not with the player(s). Below are some good practices to help determine this: Have multiple players attempt to connect to your server, i...

Port forwarding

Common Debugging steps

In order for other players to connect to your server, you must open a specific port on your router. SCP: SL defaults to port 7777, so we highly recommend this is the port that you open. Additionally, you must open your port for UDP, not TCP or TCP/UDP. The No...

I’m seeing an error about a “Global ban”! What do I do?

Clients Global Bans

For information about all types of global bans, please see the linked page. so called linked page Please do not open tickets for matters related to Global Bans, the Tech Support Team cannot assist you with these issues.

Sudden Server Freezing Issue on Windows VDS/VPS Servers

Servers Crashing issues

Description of issue This issue generally occurs on operating systems above Windows 2012 Server. The reason is that the "quick edit mode" is enabled in the console that opens when we start the server. To resolve this issue, the user needs to right-click on th...

Server-Side Issues

Understanding and Troubleshooting Yellow HTTP Proxy Error Messages for Servers

Servers Network issues

Yellow HTTP proxy error messages can be a bit complicated. Here’s a guide to help everyone understand the issue and work towards solving it: Causes of Yellow HTTP Proxy Error Messages: Summary Description Connection Problems on the Hosting Si...

Server-Side Issues

How do I install plugins on my server?

Servers Hosting a Server 101

to be done when 14.1 releases