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SCP: Secret Laboratory
SCP: Secret Laboratory
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SCP: Secret Laboratory

Dedicated Server Template

SCP: Secret Laboratory is a multiplayer horror game based on the SCP Foundation universe. Escape as a scientist, guard the facility as security, or unleash chaos as an SCP entity. Features multiple classes, containment zones, and intense asymmetric gameplay.

v21
3/13/2026

SCP: Secret Laboratory Game Server Hosting

Deploy and manage your own SCP: Secret Laboratory dedicated server with GameCP's free game server control panel. This template provides a production-ready server configuration with one-click installation, automatic updates via SteamCMD, and full environment variable management. Whether you're hosting for a small group of friends or running a large community server, GameCP makes SCP: Secret Laboratory server administration simple and reliable.

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Resource Requirements

CPU Cores
2
Memory
4.0 GB(max 8 GB)
Storage
5 GB

+64 MiB per player

Recommended Players

20
Recommended
Min: 1Max: 25

Performance Tiers

Economy

Small server, 1-10 players

RAM4 GB
CPU Shares1536
Recommended

Standard

Medium server, 10-20 players

RAM6 GB
CPU Shares2048

Pro

Large server, 20-25 players

RAM8 GB
CPU Shares3072

Startup Command

#!/bin/bashBash shell with full features

Default

Standard SCP: Secret Laboratory dedicated server via LocalAdmin

Default

EXILED

SCP:SL with EXILED plugin framework. Auto-updates EXILED on each boot before launching.

Environment Variables

SERVER_NAME

Required

Server Name

Server name displayed in the server browser

Default
(empty)

MAX_PLAYERS

RequiredRead Only

Max Players

Maximum number of concurrent players

Default
(empty)

CONTACT_EMAIL

Required

Contact Email

Contact email for the server. Required for the server to appear on the public server list.

Default
will@gamecp.com

EXILED_VERSION

EXILED Version

EXILED framework version to install. Set to 'latest' for the newest release, or a specific version number.

Default
latest

EXILED_PRE_RELEASES

EXILED Pre-Releases

Include EXILED pre-release versions when set to latest. Set to 1 to enable.

Default
0

SRCDS_APPID

RequiredRead Only

Steam App ID

Steam App ID for SCP: Secret Laboratory Dedicated Server

Default
996560

AUTO_UPDATE

Auto Update

Automatically update the server on restart. Set to 1 to enable, 0 to disable.

Default
1

SRCDS_BETAID

Beta Branch

Install a specific beta branch. Leave empty for stable. Requires a reinstall to switch.

Default
(empty)

SRCDS_BETAPASS

Beta Branch Password

Password for the beta branch, if required.

Default
(empty)

ACCEPT_SCPSL_EULA

RequiredRead Only

Accept EULA

Accepts the SCP:SL EULA on server startup. Must be TRUE to run.

Default
TRUE

DOTNET_BUNDLE_EXTRACT_BASE_DIR

RequiredRead Only

Dotnet Bundle Directory

Dotnet bundle extraction directory for Mono runtime

Default
./dotnet-bundle

STEAM_USER

Read Only

Steam Username

Steam username for authentication. Leave empty for anonymous login.

Default
anonymous

STEAM_PASS

Read Only

Steam Password

Steam password for authentication. Leave empty for anonymous login.

Default
(empty)

STEAM_AUTH

Read Only

Steam Auth Code

Steam Guard auth code if required.

Default
(empty)

Lifecycle Scripts

Installation Script

Installs SCP:SL via SteamCMD and sets up Steam SDK libraries and config directory.

after installghcr.io/ptero-eggs/installers:debian

Configuration Files

Gameplay Config

Core gameplay configuration for SCP: Secret Laboratory. Controls player slots, friendly fire, spawn protection, respawn waves, intercom, warhead timers, and team balance. File is generated after first server start.

.config/SCP Secret Laboratory/config/${PORT}/config_gameplay.txtfile
12 fields

Container Configuration

Docker Image

ghcr.io/ptero-eggs/yolks:mono_latest

Technical Profile

Template ID

scp-secret-laboratory

Author

GameCP Team

Last Updated

March 13, 2026

Status

Active

Configuration Metadata

Information about the origin and version of this game configuration.

Author

GameCP Team

Version

1

Source

gamecp

Steam Links

Steam StoreSteamDB
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Template Info
Versionv21
Categoryfps
SourceGameCP Official
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CDN Image Assets
scp-secret-laboratory Icon
IconSquare game icon
scp-secret-laboratory Banner
Banner16:9 card thumbnail
scp-secret-laboratory Hero
HeroUltra-wide background
scp-secret-laboratory Logo
LogoTransparent game logo

Tags

#horror#multiplayer#scp#asymmetric#free-to-play

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