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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

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

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

  3. Open adminconfig.yaml
    Open the file:

    /Saves/adminconfig.yaml
    /Saves/adminconfig.yaml
  4. Add the entry
    Add your player under the Elevated: section. Replace the SteamID64 and the desired permission level:

    yaml
    Elevated:
      - Id: 76561198801452050
        Permission: 9
    Elevated:
      - Id: 76561198801452050
        Permission: 9

    You can find your SteamID64 using the linked guide.

  5. Start the server
    Save the file and start your server via the dashboard.

Permission levels

ValueRole
3GameMaster
6Moderator
9Admin

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.