# Enshrouded Server Won't Start – JSON, RAM, Update

Enshrouded dedicated won't start: broken JSON, too little RAM, missing SteamCMD update.

**Quick answer:** Validate JSON, **16 GB** RAM, `app_update 2278520`.

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