Getting Started on Command Squad

You know Squad (or you’re learning it) and you’ve decided to give our servers a try. Here’s everything specific to Command Squad, in the order you’ll need it.

Step 1: Find and join a server

Three ways, fastest first:

One-click: play.commandsquad.net has direct Steam connect links for both servers.
In-game browser: search for Command Squad. If nothing appears, check your filters — full and empty servers are often hidden by default.
Direct connect: addresses are listed on the Servers page.

Server 1 is the flagship and the best starting point. Trouble connecting? The server connection guide has a checklist.

Step 2: Know the house rules

The full ruleset takes about five minutes. The short version of what’s distinctive here:

Squad leaders lead. Working mic, English comms, SL kit, active leadership (Rule 5). Squad baiting is kickable.
Vehicles are first come, first serve — squad names don’t reserve them, and crewed vehicles need real crews (Rule 7).
Main camping is judged by intent, not a distance circle (Rule 9).
During seeding, special rules apply — mid-cap fights only, no emplacements (seeding rules).

If any rule seems odd, Rules Explained covers the reasoning.

Step 3: Join the Discord (optional, worth it)

You can play forever without Discord. But the Discord is where you’ll find:

Seeding calls when a server needs players
Event announcements and signups
Player support tickets (reports, appeals, questions)
The actual community — LFG, clips, banter

Step 4: Understand seeding and whitelist

Seeding — joining a low-population server so it can grow into a full match — is the lifeblood of every community server. Command Squad recognizes it concretely: consistent seeders can earn whitelist (reserved slot) access, assigned automatically through our seeding system. The seeding guide explains the special rules and how recognition works.

Whitelist means you skip the public queue. It never means special treatment in-game — that’s a hard policy.

Step 5: Know where to get help

In-game problem right now: ask an admin in all-chat, or use the Discord support channels.
Reports and ban appeals: the player support pathway.
Technical connection issues: the server connection guide.

Step 6: When you’re ready for more

Events — organized community matches and special operations.
Community programs — recognition, mentoring, monthly seeder awards.
Membership — optional. Play with us for a while first; if the culture fits, the ☆CMD tag is the next step.

That’s the whole onboarding. See you on the server — play.commandsquad.net.