ValheimGive admin rights in Valheim: Format the admin ID for the admin list
Give admin rights in Valheim without the server ignoring your entry: The Admin ID Formatter turns a Steam ID (SteamID64) or Xbox XUID into the platform ID that adminlist.txt, bannedlist.txt and permittedlist.txt have required since Valheim introduced crossplay, such as Steam_76561197960287930. The tool warns you if the prefix is missing. Free, no sign-up required, and runs entirely in your browser.
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Enter SteamID64/Xbox-XUID or Steam_<ID>/Xbox_<ID>
Example result
How the Admin ID Formatter formats your ID
You enter a SteamID64 or Xbox XUID, and the tool identifies the platform by the number of digits, warns you if a prefix is missing, and provides the line for adminlist.txt, bannedlist.txt, or permittedlist.txt. The IDs below are sample values; the Xbox XUID is fictional.
Example · bare IDs without a platform prefix
Input
- SteamID64 (17 digits)
- 76561197960287930
- Xbox XUID (16 digits)
- 2535411234567890
- Fictional example XUID.
Output
- For Steam players
- Steam_76561197960287930
- How to add the player to adminlist.txt, bannedlist.txt, or permittedlist.txt.
- For Xbox and Microsoft Store players
- Xbox_2535411234567890
- Warning
- Prefix missing
- Without “Steam_” or “Xbox_”, the Valheim Dedicated Server has not recognized the line since crossplay was introduced—and shows no error message.
Troubleshooting
Valheim admin list not working? The prefix is usually missing
The typical symptom: A player’s SteamID64 or Xbox XUID is in adminlist.txt, but they aren’t recognized as an admin. Or an entry in bannedlist.txt or permittedlist.txt doesn’t take effect. The server log still shows the same raw ID when they connect, so everything looks correct.
The cause is usually a missing platform prefix: Since crossplay was introduced, the Valheim Dedicated Server doesn’t recognize a line containing only the number, and it doesn’t show an error. If you enter the bare number into the Admin ID Formatter, it warns you and shows you the value to use instead.
- Not recognized
- 76561197960287930
- How to enter the ID
- Steam_76561197960287930
Don’t know the SteamID64 yet? The Steam ID Finder can find it from a Steam profile link. Go to Steam ID Finder
How it works
Give admin rights in Valheim in 5 steps
From a raw SteamID64 or Xbox XUID to a ready-to-use line for your adminlist.txt.
Step 1
Get the player’s ID
Get the player’s SteamID64 (17 digits) or Xbox XUID (16 digits), for example from the server log when they connect or from the in-game F2 panel. You can also find the SteamID64 with the Steam ID Finder.
Step 2
Paste the ID into the input field
Paste the ID into the Admin ID Formatter’s input field. A bare number works just as well as an ID that already has a Steam or Xbox prefix.
Step 3
Check result
The tool identifies the platform by the number of digits and displays the ID with a Steam_ or Xbox_ prefix. If your input lacked the prefix, you’ll also see a warning. If the input is invalid, you’ll see an error instead of a result.
Step 4
Copy formatted ID
Use the copy button next to the formatted ID to copy the result.
Step 5
Add it to adminlist.txt
Add the value on its own line in adminlist.txt, bannedlist.txt or permittedlist.txt and save the file. If the change doesn’t take effect immediately, restart the server.
Valheim crossplay
Steam_ and Xbox_: The Valheim admin ID format
Since Valheim introduced crossplay, the Dedicated Server expects a platform ID in Platform_ID format in adminlist.txt, bannedlist.txt and permittedlist.txt, rather than just the number. The Admin ID Formatter identifies the platform by the number of digits and adds the appropriate prefix.
| Platform | Input | Example | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam | SteamID64 (17 digits) | 76561197960287930 | Steam_76561197960287930 |
| Xbox and Microsoft Store | Xbox XUID (16 digits) | 2535411234567890 | Xbox_2535411234567890 |
| PlayStation, Switch, Epic | – | – | Not supported; Valheim format not yet verified |
The Xbox XUID in the table is a made-up example. The tool also checks whether a 17-digit number falls within the possible range for individual Steam accounts. It converts an already formatted ID such as steam-… or XBOX … to Steam_ or Xbox_ format.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Valheim admin rights and the admin list
Brief answers about the Valheim crossplay ID format and this tool.
Since crossplay was introduced, the Valheim Dedicated Server expects a platform ID in Platform_ID format: Steam_ before the SteamID64 for Steam players, and Xbox_ before the XUID for Xbox and Microsoft Store players. The SteamID64 76561197960287930 becomes Steam_76561197960287930, and the made-up example XUID 2535411234567890 becomes Xbox_2535411234567890. This format applies to all three lists, with one ID per line.
The platform prefix is usually missing. Since crossplay was introduced, the server doesn’t recognize a line containing only the number, and it doesn’t show an error. The tricky part: The server log shows the same raw ID when the player connects, whether or not your entry is formatted correctly. Enter a bare number into the Admin ID Formatter and it will warn you and show you the correct value.
Ask for their SteamID64 or Xbox XUID, or find it in the server log after they connect. Format the ID here, add the result on its own line in your server’s adminlist.txt and save the file. If the change doesn’t take effect immediately, restart the server. Our Valheim Console Commands list shows you which admin commands are available afterward.
By the number of digits: 17 digits indicate a SteamID64; 16 indicate an Xbox XUID. The tool also checks whether a 17-digit number falls within the possible range for individual Steam accounts, which starts at 76561197960265728. If it falls outside that range or has the wrong number of digits, you’ll get an error instead of a result. This usually means there’s a typo.
Both appear in the server log once the player has connected and in the in-game F2 panel. A SteamID64 has 17 digits; an Xbox XUID has 16. You can also find the SteamID64 from a Steam profile link using the Steam ID Finder.
The tool recognizes Steam and Xbox prefixes regardless of capitalization, including those with a space or hyphen instead of an underscore, such as steam-… or XBOX …. It outputs the ID in Steam_ or Xbox_ format and reports that the format is already correct. It still checks the number of digits and the SteamID64 range.
No, the tool supports Steam and Xbox/Microsoft Store. The Valheim prefix format for PlayStation, Switch and Epic hasn’t been verified yet. If you enter an ID with a PSN, PlayStation, Switch or Epic prefix, the tool shows a notice rather than guessing the format.
The tool is free and requires no sign-up. Conversion happens entirely in your browser; your ID isn’t sent to a server or stored.
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