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# Startup Settings

## Server Key - Optional

{% hint style="info" %}
You now need to own BO2 on Steam to be able to create a Server Key! [Info](https://forum.plutonium.pw/topic/32250/an-update-on-game-ownership-verification)\
You can join a private server without Server Key, check [How to join a Private Server?](/questions/how-to-join-a-private-server.md)
{% endhint %}

The Server Key is required for your server to be searchable / show up in the server list.

**The name you enter will also be the name you have to search for**

To generate your Server Key, visit this Website: <https://platform.plutonium.pw>\
Enter a Name and select <mark style="color:blue;">T6ZM</mark> as Game

<img src="/files/TXLiu3RYwO1VaimGnxqK" alt="" data-size="original">

Now all that's left is to paste it in the Startup Settings and restart your Server

<figure><img src="/files/TxYz3FncxwgyrhFZTRQ3" alt=""><figcaption><p>Server Key</p></figcaption></figure>

## Maps

You can also choose which maps the server should start with.

1. Go to <https://maps.ezz.lol>
2. Select the maps you like and press "Copy"
3. Paste it to the Startup Settings<br>

   <figure><img src="/files/XUbnoibcz4ZNPaKrXO6z" alt=""><figcaption><p>Map Generator</p></figcaption></figure>