How 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

1. Stop the server
   Stop your server via the dashboard.

2. Connect via SFTP
   Connect to your server via SFTP.

3. Open serveradmin.xml
   Open the file serveradmin.xml in the directory:

   /Saves/serveradmin.xml

4. Add admin
   Add a new entry in the <users> section:

   <user platform="Steam" userid="YOUR_STEAMID64" name="YourName" permission_level="0" />

5. 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>

Example

admin add 76561198012345678 0 JohnDoe