How can I grant admin rights via FTP?

Create a users.cfg file in /g#####/rust/server/ /cfg and add entries like , e.g., ownerid 76561198114248380 "Test". Then restart the server.

Rust: Become Admin on Your Own Server

Learn how to grant administrator rights to have full control over your server and manage your game effectively → Find out more now

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Introduction

Granting administrator rights allows you to easily and comprehensively manage your server with full control. As an admin, you can use all available options and features the game offers directly in-game. The following steps explain how to grant administrator rights for your server.

Becoming Admin with RCON

With RCON, you can execute a command directly to make yourself an admin.
First, you need to connect via RCON.

Once connected, go to where you can enter console commands. In our example, we use RustAdmin.

Enter the following command:
ownerid Steam64ID

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Please replace Steam64ID with your actual Steam64ID. You can find your Steam64ID using this tool.

You will then be made an admin immediately.

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If you are in the game at the time, simply log back into the server.

And just like that, you are an administrator! :)

Becoming Admin via FTP

Alternatively, you can grant yourself admin rights directly via FTP.
First, connect with FTP access.

After successfully connecting, navigate to the following directory:

/g#####/rust/server/<your_server_save>/cfg

In this folder, create a new file named users.cfg

In this file, add your entries in the following format:

<role> <Steam64ID> <reason/user>

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Please replace Steam64ID with your actual Steam64ID. You can find your Steam64ID using this tool.

An example entry looks like this:

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ownerid 76561198114248380 "You can write anything here as a reference"
moderatorid 76561198114248380 "Test user"

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You must restart your server for the changes to take effect.

Conclusion

Congratulations, you have successfully set up administrator rights. If you have any further questions or need help, our support team is available daily! 🙂

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

After connecting via RCON (e.g., with RustAdmin), enter the command ownerid Steam64ID—replace Steam64ID with your actual ID found at steamid.io.

Create a users.cfg file in /g#####/rust/server/<your_server_save>/cfg and add entries like <role> <Steam64ID> <reason/user>, e.g., ownerid 76561198114248380 "Test". Then restart the server.

Yes, if you are in the game, simply log out and back into the server to activate the admin rights.

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