Setting up a Steam API Key for a WARDOGS server allows admins to view Steam profile names and profile pictures, making it easier to moderate the server and manage players. This allows administrators to easily kick and ban, enabling them to deal with problematic players, cheaters, or griefers. Steam API keys do not expire and can be easily assigned to a server.
Note: The Steam API Key feature may not function due to high server loads or incorrect profile privacy settings.
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. Under Manage your Server, choose Open WARDOGS Rcon Panel.
6. Go to the Settings tab.
7. Locate the Steam Account Linking setting and choose Enable.
8. Paste the API Key and press Save.
Note: The API Key requires the associated Steam profile to be Public, including game details.