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Optimizing Performance and Network Settings on Your Insurgency: Sandstorm Server

Last updated on Feb 19, 2025

Ensure smooth, lag-free gameplay by fine-tuning performance parameters and network settings tailored specifically for your Insurgency: Sandstorm server.


📌 Prerequisites


1️⃣ Adjusting Startup Performance Parameters

  1. Log in to VolticHost Game Panel.

  2. Click on your Insurgency: Sandstorm server and navigate to the Startup tab.

  3. Append your startup command with performance-enhancing parameters specific to Sandstorm (e.g., adjust tick rate, enable high-performance modes).

  4. Click Save Changes to update your startup configuration.

Startup performance parameters optimized!


2️⃣ Tuning the Server Configuration File

  1. Navigate to the File Manager and locate your main configuration file (e.g., Sandstorm.cfg).

  2. Click Edit to open the file.

  3. Adjust key commands such as:

    • Network Rates: Configure settings like sv_maxrate and sv_minrate to optimize data flow.

    • Performance Tweaks: Modify any Sandstorm-specific parameters that influence CPU and memory usage.

  4. Click Save File to apply your changes.

Configuration file updated with performance tweaks!


3️⃣ Monitoring and Testing In-Game Performance

  1. Join your server and use in-game commands (e.g., a built-in net graph or performance stats command) to monitor network latency and frame rates.

  2. Make note of any lag or performance issues to further refine your settings.

  3. Adjust your configuration as needed based on real-time feedback.

Performance monitoring confirmed and adjustments noted!


4️⃣ Restarting the Server to Finalize Settings

  1. Navigate to the Console tab in VolticHost Game Panel.

  2. Click Stop to shut down your server, then click Start after a few seconds to relaunch it with your optimized settings.

Your Sandstorm server is now live with enhanced performance and network settings!


🎉 Conclusion

You've successfully optimized performance and network settings on your Insurgency: Sandstorm server using VolticHost Game Panel, ensuring a smoother and more responsive gaming experience for your community. 🚀

For additional assistance, contact VolticHost Support.