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How to Add an Admin to Your Barotrauma Server

You can manage admins via the clientpermissions.xml file.

Tip

Here you can find a guide on how to find your SteamID64.

Add admin

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

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

  3. Open clientpermissions.xml
    Open the file clientpermissions.xml at:

    /config/clientpermissions.xml
    /config/clientpermissions.xml
  4. Add admin
    Add a new entry:

    xml
    <Client
      name="PlayerName"
      steamid="YOUR_STEAMID64"
      preset="Admin"
    />
    <Client
      name="PlayerName"
      steamid="YOUR_STEAMID64"
      preset="Admin"
    />
  5. Start the server
    Save the file and start your server.

Remove admin

To remove an admin, delete the corresponding <Client> entry from clientpermissions.xml and restart the server.

Available presets

PresetDescription
AdminFull access to all commands and settings
ModeratorCan kick, ban players and moderate the chat
NoneNo special permissions

Note

You can also assign custom permissions by using permissions="ManageRound,Kick,Ban,ConsoleCommands" instead of a preset.