ECO

Basic server configuration

Create backup

You can create backups for your GPORTAL server if you want to. You receive free storage space for saving your game play.

How to create a backup via the web interface:

1. Log on to our website
2. Click on “My Servers” in the menu on the left
3. Select the desired server
4. Click on “Backup” in the “Administration” menu on the left
5. Click on “Create Backup“
6. The server stops for the backup
7. After creating the backup, the server restarts automatically

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How do I change the difficulty level on my ECO server?

The Difficulty.eco file is used to customize your gaming experience according to your wishes. This contains the settings for the difficulty level.

You will find this on your server and can access it using an FTP tool such as Filezilla. When you open this file, you can store values in it which then influence things in the game.

You can find a good overview of all the options you can change in the ECO Wiki under THIS link. At the bottom you will also find recommended settings for certain player numbers if you don’t want to try things out yourself.

We also have a ready-made template below in which you only have to adjust the values according to your requirements.

{
  "GameSettings": {
    "DesiredNumberOfPlayers": 4,
    "HoursPlayedPerDay": 3.0,
    "CollaborationLevel": "MediumCollaboration",
    "GameSpeed": "Normal",
    "SimulationLevel": "Normal",
    "ExhaustionEnabled": true,
    "HasMeteor": true,
    "AllowFriendsToJoin": true,
    "GenerateRandomWorld": false,
    "AdvancedGameSettings": {
      "MeteorImpactInDays": 30.0,
      "MaxProfessionsPerCitizen": 10.0,
      "MaxSpecialtiesPerCitizen": 33.0,
      "SkillCostMultiplier": 1.0,
      "CraftResourceMultiplier": 1.0,
      "CraftTimeMultiplier": 1.0,
      "ClaimStakesGrantedUponSkillscrollConsumed": 0.0,
      "ClaimPapersGrantedUponSkillscrollConsumed": 0.0,
      "CanAbandonSpecialties": true,
      "SpecialtyRefundPercentage": 0.0,
      "GainCharacterExperienceWithSpecialtyExperience": 0.0,
      "StackSizeMultiplier": 1.0,
      "WeightMultiplier": 1.0,
      "FuelMultiplier": 1.0,
      "GrowthRateMultiplier": 1.0,
      "ConnectionRangeMultiplier": 1.0,
      "ShelfLifeMultiplier": 1.0,
      "AllowDeepOceanBuilding": false
    }
  },
  "EndgameCraftCost": "Normal",
  "SkillbookCraftCost": "Normal",
  "SwimSpeed": {
    "Ocean": 0.75,
    "DeepOcean": 0.25
  },
  "CalorieConsumptionRate": {
    "Ocean": 2.0,
    "DeepOcean": 30.0
  },
  "PlayerCanDrownWhenSwimming": true
}

Further server configuration

How do I delete save game?

To clear your game progress:

1. Go to the FTP server
2. Navigate to the /storage/ directory
3. Delete the files contained in it

Now you and your players can start over again.

How do I add mods to my ECO server?

1. Choose a mod and download it. We recommend using mod.io
2. Unpack the mod on your computer
3. Stop your server via the GPORTAL web interface.
4. Connect to your server via FTP. You can find out how to do this HERE
5. Open the folder “Mods” and copy the downloaded mod into it.
6. Start your server

How to get admin access on your ECO server

Getting admin access on your ECO server can be easily done in the server settings. Follow these steps if you are not sure on how to do this:

1. First, copy your STEAM64ID. Here is a tutorial on how to find the ID
2. Log into your GPORTAL account and stop your server
3. Open the basic settings
4. Scroll down to the Usermanagement section and paste your steamID64 in the admins section.
5. Press the save button and start the server.

Basic questions / FAQ

How can I reset my server to a previous state?

Proceed as follows:

1. First stop your server
2. Then connect to your server via FTP connection
   (more info about FTP connection HERE)
3. Once you are connected to your server, open the following path:
   eco\Storage\Backup
4. Inside you will find subfolders with a timestamp
5. These folders contain 2 files each: “game” and “game.eco“
6. Copy both files from the desired folder and paste them in the “Storage”-folder
   -> This replaces the current world files
7. Now start your server again and then start the game

Problem solving

ECO Server is not displayed in the lobby

If your ECO server was set up on GPORTAL but does not appear in the server list or lobby in the game, this is usually because your ECO account has not been verified or the verification process is not yet complete.

Requirements

Before you start your ECO Server, you’ll need a Play ECO account.
You can create one here: https://play.eco/account

Please make sure the following steps have been completed, or see the step-by-step instructions below:

• You have created a Play ECO account.
• Your email address has been verified.
• Your Steam account has been linked to your Play ECO account.
• The linked Steam account has ECO.

Setting Up an ECO Server on GPORTAL

Proceed as follows:

1. Create a Play ECO Account
   Go to https://play.eco/account and create a new account there.
2. Verify Your Email Address
   After registering, you must confirm your email address. Be sure to check your spam folder if you haven’t received an email.
3. Link Your Steam Account
   Link your Steam account to your Play ECO account.
   Make sure you use the Steam account that holds your ECO.
4. Open Your ECO Server on GPORTAL
   Open your ECO server in the GPORTAL web interface.
5. Enter Your SLG Account Information
   Enter your Play ECO account
   • SLG Username
   • SLG Password

Now just start the server in our web interface and wait a moment if necessary (in rare cases, 5–10 minutes). Then open ECO and look for your server’s name in the server list. The server should then appear in the lobby or server list.

Important Note on Account Verification

It may take up to 24 hours for the Play ECO website to fully verify a new account. During this time, your ECO server may not yet be shown as online or may not appear in the server list. This depends on ECO or Play ECO. GPORTAL has no direct control over this.

Have fun playing!