Configuring reserved slots on a 7 Days to Die server ensures that administrators, moderators, or VIP players can bypass maximum capacity limits and log in at any time. Reserving these spots prevents essential staff from being locked out during peak hours, allowing for immediate moderation or server maintenance when the world is full. This setting ultimately helps maintain consistent community management while offering a reliable perk for players who support the server.
1. Log in to the BisectHosting Starbase panel.
2. Stop the server.
3. Select the Settings tab and choose Startup.
4. In the Max Players field, enter the desired value.
5. Select the Settings tab and choose Server Config.
6. Navigate to the <!-- Slots --> line.
7. Edit the desired settings.
| Setting | Description |
| ServerReservedSlots | Reserved slots out of the max player slots. |
| ServerReservedSlotsPermission | The permission level required to access a reserved slot. |
| ServerAdminSlots | Separate admin slots that can still join even if the server is full. |
| ServerAdminSlotsPermission | The admin permission level required to access an admin slot. |
Note: The ServerMaxPlayerCount property is overridden by step 4.
8. Press the Save button.
9. Start the server.