Summary
Adding a guest list to a Trackmania dedicated server provides exclusive access, ensuring only invited players can join the races. This control allows the owner to cultivate a private community, free from public disturbances like griefers or cheaters. Ultimately, a guest list helps create a more secure and enjoyable gaming experience for the chosen players.
How to Add a Guestlist on a Trackmania Server
1. Log in to the BisectHosting Games panel.
2. Stop the server.
3. Go to the Files tab.
4. Find the following directory: /home/container/UserData/Config .
5. Click Create and choose Create File.
6. Paste the following format:<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?> <guestlist> <player> <login>LOGIN1</login> </player> </guestlist>
7. To add multiple players, repeat the <player></player> tags of the format.
| Note | The server will set a default format if the list is empty. Remove the <!-- format: and --> lines to uncomment the player tags. |
8. Between the <login> tags, input the login of the desired player. Find the player login here.
9. Press the Create File button.
10. Enter guestlist.txt and click Create File.
11. Go to the Config Files tab and choose Server Config.
12. Navigate to the <system_config> line.
13. On the <guestlist_filename/> tag, replace with the following:<guestlist_filename>guestlist.txt</guestlist_filename>
14. Press the Save Content button.
15. Start the server.
