Question 1

What is Live Game Server List?

Accepted Answer

Live Game Server List (LGSL) is a free, real-time game server monitoring platform. We continuously scan and track multiplayer game servers across hundreds of games, providing players with up-to-date information about server status, player counts, maps, and more. Think of it as a search engine specifically for finding and monitoring game servers.

Question 2

Is LGSL free to use?

Accepted Answer

Yes, LGSL is completely free for all users. You can browse servers, view statistics, search across games, and download maps without creating an account. Creating a free account unlocks additional features like adding your own servers and accessing the server management dashboard.

Question 3

What games does LGSL support?

Accepted Answer

LGSL supports over 300 games including Counter-Strike 2, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, Counter-Strike 1.6, Rust, Minecraft, ARK: Survival Evolved, Team Fortress 2, Garry's Mod, DayZ, Left 4 Dead 2, ARMA 3, 7 Days to Die, FiveM (GTA V), TeamSpeak 3, and many more. Visit our Games Directory for the complete list.

Question 4

How is LGSL different from other server trackers?

Accepted Answer

LGSL combines real-time server monitoring with historical data analysis, geographic location tracking, player session history, and map downloads in a single platform. Our scanner runs continuously, querying servers directly via their native protocols to provide the most accurate data possible. We also identify hosting providers and server locations automatically.

Question 5

How often are servers scanned?

Accepted Answer

Online servers are scanned approximately every 15 minutes. Servers that are offline or fail to respond are checked less frequently using a gradual backoff schedule - this prevents our scanner from overwhelming servers that may be temporarily down while still detecting when they come back online.

Question 6

Why does my server show as offline when it's actually running?

Accepted Answer

There are several common reasons: (1) Your server's query port may be blocked by a firewall - game servers use a separate port for status queries that needs to be open. (2) Your hosting provider may be blocking UDP queries. (3) The server may be using a non-standard query port. (4) There could be a temporary network issue between our scanner and your server. If the problem persists, contact us with your server's IP and port.

Question 7

How accurate are the player counts?

Accepted Answer

Player counts come directly from the game server itself via its query protocol, so they are as accurate as the server reports. Most game servers report real-time player counts. Some servers may have query caching enabled, which can introduce a brief delay. Bot players are included in the count if the server reports them.

Question 8

What data do you collect from game servers?

Accepted Answer

We collect publicly available information that every game server exposes through its standard query protocol: server name, current map, player count and max slots, player names and scores, game version, server rules/settings, and connection information. We do not access any private server data, logs, or player IP addresses.

Question 9

How does GeoIP location work?

Accepted Answer

We determine each server's geographic location by looking up its IP address in a GeoIP database. This gives us the country, region, and approximate coordinates. We also perform reverse DNS lookups to identify the hosting provider. For servers using DNS hostnames, we resolve them to IP addresses and re-check every 24 hours to handle dynamic DNS.

Question 10

How do I add my server to LGSL?

Accepted Answer

Create a free account and go to your Dashboard. Click "Add Server", enter your game, server IP address, and port number, then submit. Your server will be queued for review. Once approved by our team, it will appear in the listings and be scanned regularly.

Question 11

How long does server approval take?

Accepted Answer

Server approvals are typically processed within 24 hours. We verify that the server is running and responding to queries before approving it. If your server hasn't been approved after 48 hours, please contact us.

Question 12

Can I remove my server from LGSL?

Accepted Answer

Yes. If you added the server through your account, you can remove it from your Dashboard. If someone else added your server and you want it removed, contact us at servers@livegameserverlist.com with proof of ownership (server IP and port) and we'll remove it promptly.

Question 13

What happens to servers that go offline permanently?

Accepted Answer

Servers that consistently fail to respond (10+ consecutive failures) are automatically archived and removed from the active listings. This keeps our directory clean and ensures users only see servers that are actually reachable. Archived servers can be restored if they come back online.

Question 14

What information do I need to create an account?

Accepted Answer

You only need an email address and a password. No personal information like your real name or phone number is required.

Question 15

How can I delete my account?

Accepted Answer

You can delete your account from the Settings page in your Dashboard. This will remove your account and associated data. If you need help, email us at privacy@livegameserverlist.com.

Question 16

Does LGSL track my IP address or gaming activity?

Accepted Answer

LGSL does not track individual users' gaming activity or connect your LGSL account to any game servers you play on. We only collect standard web analytics data (page views, browser info) to improve the site. See our Privacy Policy for full details.

Question 17

What query protocols does LGSL support?

Accepted Answer

LGSL supports a wide range of query protocols including Valve's A2S (Source engine, GoldSrc), GameSpy (1-4), Quake, Unreal, TeamSpeak, Mumble, Minecraft, FiveM, and many game-specific protocols. Our scanner uses the GameDig library which supports 150+ protocol implementations.

Question 18

Can I access LGSL data through an API?

Accepted Answer

We are working on a public API for developers. In the meantime, if you need server data for a specific project, contact us to discuss your needs and we may be able to help.

Question 19

I found a bug or have a feature request. How do I report it?

Accepted Answer

Please email us at support@livegameserverlist.com with a description of the bug or feature you'd like to see. Include screenshots if possible, and for bugs, let us know what browser and device you're using.

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