SCP: Secret Laboratory Reference

SCP: Secret Laboratory Startup Parameters

Configure your SCP: Secret Laboratory server with the WinterNode Game Panel, including branch, branch password, and auto update options for easy...

Last updated: July 16, 2025

The WinterNode Game Control Panel provides a few easily configurable options under the Configuration → Startup Parameters tab on your server page. These options make use of common command line arguments and are needed for the server to function as expected, but may be changed as needed using the fields provided in the modals.

Branch

The release branch the installer and updater will use.

The "Branch" panel with an empty field, located on the Startup Parameters tab.

Branch Password

The password for the release branch if needed.

The "Branch Password" panel with an empty field, located on the Startup Parameters tab.

Auto Update

Whether or not the server will auto-update when it restarts. 1 is yes and 0 is no. Defaults to 1.

The "Auto Update" panel with its default value of "1", located on the Startup Parameters tab.

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