Operation: Harsh Doorstop servers must have a Steam API key to access specific features and config options. This includes VAC protection and banning/player detection. Since VAC protection is the game's primary source of anti-cheat, setting up an API key is essential to creating a secure and cheating-free server. However, VAC will not stop all cheaters, so consider adding a server password to prevent random users from joining entirely.
1. Go to the Steam API Key website.
2. Enter a Domain Name and choose Register.
3. Copy the API Key displayed.
4. Log in to the BisectHosting Starbase panel.
5. Stop the server.
6. Go to the Startup tab.
7. From the Steam API Key section, paste the key from step 2.
8. Start the server.