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SCP: Secret Laboratory: updates, settings and interface

Game updates, plugin versions and improvements to our interface with a traceable history.

Recorded, available and installed are different states. Your actual installation status and suitable updates are shown in the server panel.

Developer announcement Published

SCP-049 Soft Rework

Announcement from the official source. The source describes the changes; your server installation status is shown separately in the update center.

Game update Published

12.0 Patreon Beta Coming Soon!

Announcement from the official source. The source describes the changes; your server installation status is shown separately in the update center.

Effects on plugins

No independent plugin compatibility test is documented for this announcement. Check the affected plugins in the update center before changing game versions.

Developer announcement Published

SCP-106 Soft Rework

Announcement from the official source. The source describes the changes; your server installation status is shown separately in the update center.

Developer announcement Published

079 Soft Rework

Announcement from the official source. The source describes the changes; your server installation status is shown separately in the update center.

Developer announcement Published

State of the Game — We Need Your Feedback!

Announcement from the official source. The source describes the changes; your server installation status is shown separately in the update center.

Game update Published

Version 11.2.1 includes balance improvements and bug fixes

Announcement from the official source. The source describes the changes; your server installation status is shown separately in the update center.

Effects on plugins

No independent plugin compatibility test is documented for this announcement. Check the affected plugins in the update center before changing game versions.

Game update Published

Version 11.2 brings long-term stability tweaks and two new SCP items

Announcement from the official source. The source describes the changes; your server installation status is shown separately in the update center.

Effects on plugins

No independent plugin compatibility test is documented for this announcement. Check the affected plugins in the update center before changing game versions.

Game update Published

11.2 Update - Progress Report!

Announcement from the official source. The source describes the changes; your server installation status is shown separately in the update center.

Effects on plugins

No independent plugin compatibility test is documented for this announcement. Check the affected plugins in the update center before changing game versions.

Game update Published

Version 11.1.4 tweaks security and server tools

Announcement from the official source. The source describes the changes; your server installation status is shown separately in the update center.

Effects on plugins

No independent plugin compatibility test is documented for this announcement. Check the affected plugins in the update center before changing game versions.

Game update Published

Version 11.1.3 improves stability and balance

Announcement from the official source. The source describes the changes; your server installation status is shown separately in the update center.

Effects on plugins

No independent plugin compatibility test is documented for this announcement. Check the affected plugins in the update center before changing game versions.

Game update Published

Version 11.1.2 improves accessibility, polish, and stability

Announcement from the official source. The source describes the changes; your server installation status is shown separately in the update center.

Effects on plugins

No independent plugin compatibility test is documented for this announcement. Check the affected plugins in the update center before changing game versions.

Developer announcement Published

Creation Contest 2021 Winners!

Announcement from the official source. The source describes the changes; your server installation status is shown separately in the update center.

Developer announcement Published

Christmas Feedback Form

Announcement from the official source. The source describes the changes; your server installation status is shown separately in the update center.

Developer announcement Published

Christmas 2021!

Announcement from the official source. The source describes the changes; your server installation status is shown separately in the update center.

Developer announcement Published

Parabellum Feedback Form

Announcement from the official source. The source describes the changes; your server installation status is shown separately in the update center.

Game update Published

Version 11.1 brings two new additions to Site-02

Announcement from the official source. The source describes the changes; your server installation status is shown separately in the update center.

Effects on plugins

No independent plugin compatibility test is documented for this announcement. Check the affected plugins in the update center before changing game versions.

Developer announcement Published

SCP:SL Creation Contest 2021

Announcement from the official source. The source describes the changes; your server installation status is shown separately in the update center.

Developer announcement Published

Halloween Feedback Form

Announcement from the official source. The source describes the changes; your server installation status is shown separately in the update center.

Developer announcement Published

SCP-096 Plushie Now Available!

Announcement from the official source. The source describes the changes; your server installation status is shown separately in the update center.

Game update Published

Halloween Hotfix 11.0.3

Announcement from the official source. The source describes the changes; your server installation status is shown separately in the update center.

Effects on plugins

No independent plugin compatibility test is documented for this announcement. Check the affected plugins in the update center before changing game versions.

What the interface looks like

The image shows the interface on its capture date; earlier versions may differ.

Excerpt of the current interface with sample values. Values and prerequisites illustrate the controls; available tools depend on server software, plugins and permissions.
Excerpt of the current interface with sample values. Values and prerequisites illustrate the controls; available tools depend on server software, plugins and permissions. · Captured on 2026-10-08
Excerpt of the current interface with sample values. Values and prerequisites illustrate the controls; available tools depend on server software, plugins and permissions.
Excerpt of the current interface with sample values. Values and prerequisites illustrate the controls; available tools depend on server software, plugins and permissions. · Captured on 2026-10-08

What the settings do

These values come from our guided editors. Defaults are the editor starting values; they do not show the contents of a customer server.

Server name

Name in the server list, up to 1280 UTF-8 bytes so the game query remains responsive (umlauts: 2 bytes, most emoji: 4). Write a backslash as \\; \n creates a line break in-game.

Setting
server_name
Default
SCP:SL Server
Tickrate (ticks/s)

Server update rate — higher = smoother, more CPU.

Setting
server_tickrate
Default
60
Range / options
20 – 120
Reserved slots enabled

Lets VIPs join even on a full server.

Setting
use_reserved_slots
Default
true
Late join (seconds)

How long after round start players may still join (0 = off).

Setting
late_join_time
Default
0
Range / options
0 – 120
Native sockets

Better network performance (recommended: on).

Setting
use_native_sockets
Default
true
Player info range

Range at which player info text is visible.

Setting
player_info_range
Default
10
Range / options
0 – 50
Cryptographic RNG

More secure random numbers — slightly more CPU.

Setting
use_crypto_rng
Default
false
Server port

The allocated port used to connect to your server.

Setting
SERVER_PORT
Default
7777
When it takes effect
Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
Max. players

Player limit of your selected plan. Change it by switching plans.

Setting
MAX_PLAYERS
Default
20
Range / options
2 – 40
When it takes effect
Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
Template name (unused by the game)

SCP:SL does not use this template value. Change the name using “Server name” in the guided configuration above.

Setting
SERVER_NAME
Default
SCP:SL Server
When it takes effect
Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
Auto Update

1 = beim Start updaten

Setting
AUTO_UPDATE
Default
1
When it takes effect
Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.