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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.

Change type

Developer announcement Published 05.08.2018

Change log - general improvements!

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

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Developer announcement Published 23.07.2018

Central Server issues

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

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Developer announcement Published 13.07.2018

Change log - visual improvements!

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

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Developer announcement Published 11.07.2018

Community Feedback Survey

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

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Developer announcement Published 05.07.2018

Change log - bugfixes & small features!

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

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Game update Published 03.07.2018

Change log - Releasing the 7.0.0!

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.

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Developer announcement Published 01.07.2018

Change log - SCP-939, grenades rework and more!

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

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Game update Published 15.06.2018

Q&A 2.0!

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.

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Developer announcement Published 09.06.2018

Change log - Game polishing!

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

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Developer announcement Published 28.05.2018

Change log - Optimization

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

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Developer announcement Published 27.05.2018

Change log - Weapon system & LCZ overhauls

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

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Game update Published 26.05.2018

Update in 2 hours!

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.

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Game update Published 24.05.2018

What's new in the upcoming 6.0.0?

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.

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Developer announcement Published 24.05.2018

Server list is up again!

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

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Developer announcement Published 23.05.2018

Seeking Scientists!

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

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Developer announcement Published 04.05.2018

Q&A

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

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Developer announcement Published 03.05.2018

Change log - Fixes

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

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Developer announcement Published 02.05.2018

Change log - New Remote Admin + bugfixes!

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

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Developer announcement Published 30.04.2018

Near-future plans for Secret Lab!

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

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Game update Published 22.04.2018

Change log - Fixes for 5.0.0

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.

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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.