Setting up and configuring your Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord server with Imperium Hosting is quick and flexible. This guide walks you through selecting a game mode, editing server settings, and customizing your gameplay experience.
Stage 1 – Selecting a Game Mode
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Log into Your Imperium Hosting Control Panel
Head to your Imperium Hosting Control Panel and open your Bannerlord server. -
Open the Commandline Manager
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Click “Commandline Manager” from your server dashboard
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Click “Select” next to the Default command line
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Choose your desired game mode from the dropdown (e.g. Siege, Skirmish, Duel, etc.)
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Click Apply to save changes
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Stage 2 – Configuring the Server Settings
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Stop Your Server
Always stop your server before making configuration file edits. -
Open Configuration Files
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Click “Configuration Files” in the left-hand menu
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Locate the configuration file for your selected game mode (e.g.,
Siege.txt,Skirmish.txt,Duel.txt) -
Click “Config Editor” next to it
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Edit Your Server Settings
Use the fields to update the values that best fit your server preferences.
Example Configuration Variables
| Setting | Description |
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ServerName |
Name of your server (e.g., ImperiumHosting Siege Server) |
WelcomeMessage |
Custom message players see when joining |
GamePassword |
Password required to join your server |
AdminPassword |
Password used to gain admin access in-game |
GameType |
Game mode type (e.g., Siege, Skirmish, Duel) |
Map |
Map name (use from our Map List Guide) |
CultureTeam1 / CultureTeam2 |
Factions (e.g., empire, vlandia, sturgia, battania, khuzait, aserai) |
MaxNumberOfPlayers |
Maximum player count |
NumberOfBotsTeam1/2 |
Number of bots per team |
FriendlyFireDamageMeleeSelfPercent |
Set to 0 to disable self-damage from melee |
RoundTimeLimit / MapTimeLimit |
Control match pacing |
EnableAntiCheat |
Enable or disable anti-cheat enforcement |
MinScoreToWinMatch |
Set win condition based on score |
For a complete list of maps, check out our full Bannerlord Map List
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Save the File
After editing the file, click Save. -
Start Your Server
Return to your dashboard and click Start. Your server will launch with the new configuration.
You’re Ready to Play!
Your Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord server is now fully configured. Customize everything from team cultures to bot counts and map rotation to suit your community.
Need assistance with advanced setup or mods? Open a support ticket and our expert team will be happy to help.
