Does the server need to be stopped for admin changes?

Yes, the server should be stopped before editing the config file to ensure changes are applied correctly. After saving and restarting, the listed players will automatically receive their rank.

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Q: What do I need to assign admins on my Unturned server?

You need the Steam64ID of the desired player (e.g., found via steamidfinder.com) and access to the commands.dat configuration file.

Q: How do I assign the owner rank on my Unturned server?

Add a new line in commands.dat: owner Steam64IDReplacedHere with the player's Steam64ID – the owner rank can only be assigned once.

Q: How do I assign admin rights instead of the owner rank?

Same as for the owner, but use admin instead of owner: admin Steam64IDReplacedHere.

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Introduction

Granting administrator rights allows you easy and comprehensive management with full control over your server. As an admin, you can use all available options and features the game offers directly in-game. All the steps you need to take to grant administrator rights for your server are described below.

Preparation

To add admins to a server, a configuration file must be edited. To avoid issues applying the changes, please make sure your server is stopped beforehand!

Additionally, the respective Steam ID (64) is required so the server can identify the player. This tool can be used as an example.
On the tool’s page, you can usually find the needed info simply by entering the name.

Opening Config Files

There are two ways to edit files on a server.
One way is via FTP access.

The other way is using the Config Editor directly in the web interface.
Here we use the built-in editor of the web interface. To do this, open the Configuration tab (raw text view) of your game server.

The system will now load all available configs and then list them. This may take a few seconds, so please be patient. Once all config files are loaded, the file “commands.dat” must be edited. Simply click the blue button “Open file” to open it in the web editor.

Adding Admins

In the config, you can now appoint admins or the owner. Please note that the owner rank can only be assigned once!

To assign the owner rank, enter the following on a new line:

owner Steam64IDReplacedHere //<-- Must be replaced with your own Steam64 ID

To assign an administrator, simply replace “owner” with “admin”:

admin Steam64IDReplacedHere //<-- Must be replaced with your own Steam64 ID

After all ranks have been entered in the config, save the config by clicking “Save.” The server can now be restarted, and all players listed in the config will automatically receive their rank.

Conclusion

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

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

You need the Steam64ID of the desired player (e.g., found via steamidfinder.com) and access to the commands.dat configuration file.

Add a new line in commands.dat: owner Steam64IDReplacedHere with the player's Steam64ID – the owner rank can only be assigned once.

Same as for the owner, but use admin instead of owner: admin Steam64IDReplacedHere.

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