The five Server Browser tabs, search filters, and which port to use for a direct connect
#try the game port first#no steam link emitted
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Zero RCON
Firewall rules · GROUND BRANCH
Hardcore tactical shooter · Tactical sim / Shooter
Player tools indexed: 5
Admin consoles: 7
Only two UDP rules, plus why there is no admin port to open
Player tools (5)
Instant interactive calculations and recipe plannersFour branches: not listed, direct connect fails, version mismatch, whitelist
#four branches#mismatch refuses
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Editable panel reference values; no official dedicated-server spec exists
#all editable#no official spec
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One Workshop ID per line in mods.txt, effective since V1035.2, clients sync automatically
#one ID per line#clients auto-sync
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17 maps by 9 missions; usable combinations are unverified so none are promised
#17 maps 9 missions#combos unverified
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Server admin and config generation (7)
Config files, startup scripts and command wizards for running a serverPlayers, spectators and AI; a blank memory field means not counted
#blank means not counted#three load kinds
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Two UDP ports, zero RCON, multi-instance offsets and conflict checks
#two UDP ports#zero RCON ports
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Only two UDP rules, plus why there is no admin port to open
#only two rules#no admin port
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appid 476400, two branches, native Windows versus Wine on Linux
#two branches#Linux needs Wine
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The map is positional, the rest are question-mark joined; 13 keys are command-line only
#map is positional#13 command-line keys
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Server, Vote, Ban and TeamKill sections; full file or merge-ready diff
#four sections 26 keys#full file or diff
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Admin.ini groups, the 50 actions, and the one-time setup password flow
#51 actions#one-time setup password
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GROUND BRANCH Ports & Protocols
| Port | Protocol | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| 7777 | UDP | Game port; try this one first for a direct connect |
| 27015 | UDP | Steam query port; the Server Browser listing depends on it |
FAQ
- Which GROUND BRANCH server-admin tools are available?
- We list 7 tools for GROUND BRANCH: Capacity budget, Port matrix, Firewall rules, SteamCMD and deployment, Startup parameters, The four ini generator, Admins and commands. All of them run straight in your browser.
- Which ports does GROUND BRANCH need open?
- GROUND BRANCH defaults to 7777/UDP, 27015/UDP. Use the actual instance configuration and allow only the listed protocols and ports. Check the host firewall, router forwarding and game visibility settings.
- How do I install a dedicated GROUND BRANCH server?
- Install it with SteamCMD — the dedicated server app id for GROUND BRANCH is 476400, so +app_update 476400 validate downloads or updates it. Config files usually live at GroundBranch/ServerConfig/Server.ini, GroundBranch/ServerConfig/Vote.ini, GroundBranch/ServerConfig/Ban.ini.
- Do these tools cost anything or need installing?
- No. Everything runs in the page: no install, no sign-up, no cost. Enter your values and the result appears instantly, and you can copy the generated configs and commands with one click.