How to Add an Admin on Your Empyrion: Galactic Survival Server
Admins on Empyrion servers are configured in the adminconfig.yaml file located in the Saves folder.
Add an admin entry
Stop the server
Stop your server via the dashboard.Connect via SFTP
Connect to your server via SFTP.Open adminconfig.yaml
Open the file:/Saves/adminconfig.yaml/Saves/adminconfig.yamlAdd the entry
Add your player under theElevated:section. Replace the SteamID64 and the desired permission level:yamlElevated: - Id: 76561198801452050 Permission: 9Elevated: - Id: 76561198801452050 Permission: 9You can find your SteamID64 using the linked guide.
Start the server
Save the file and start your server via the dashboard.
Permission levels
| Value | Role |
|---|---|
| 3 | GameMaster |
| 6 | Moderator |
| 9 | Admin |
Tip
If no admin is configured yet, a logged-in player can use the initadmin command in-game to become the initial admin. They can then add further admins via the adminconfig.yaml file.
Note
Changes to adminconfig.yaml only take effect after a server restart.