DocumentationHow to Add an Admin to Your 7 Days to Die Server
You can add admins via the serveradmin.xml file or using a console command.
Tip
Here you can find a guide on how to find your SteamID64.
Add admin via serveradmin.xml
Stop the server
Stop your server via the dashboard.Connect via SFTP
Connect to your server via SFTP.Open serveradmin.xml
Open the fileserveradmin.xmlin the directory:/Saves/serveradmin.xml/Saves/serveradmin.xmlAdd admin
Add a new entry in the<users>section:xml<user platform="Steam" userid="YOUR_STEAMID64" name="YourName" permission_level="0" /><user platform="Steam" userid="YOUR_STEAMID64" name="YourName" permission_level="0" />Start the server
Save the file and start your server.
Permission levels
| Level | Description |
|---|---|
0 | Super admin (full control) |
1 | Admin (kick, ban, etc.) |
1000 | Default for regular players |
Note
An admin can execute any command whose permission level is equal to or higher than their own.
Add admin via console command
If you are already an admin, you can add more admins in-game. Press F1 to open the console and enter:
admin add <SteamID64> <PermissionLevel> <Name>admin add <SteamID64> <PermissionLevel> <Name>Example
admin add 76561198012345678 0 JohnDoeadmin add 76561198012345678 0 JohnDoe