How to Become an Admin on Your Squad 44 Server
Using the Admins.cfg file you can assign admin or moderator rights to players. In Squad 44, admins are always assigned to a group that defines which permissions they have.
Add an admin
Find SteamID64
Note down the SteamID64 of the player you want to give admin rights to.Stop the server
Stop your server via the dashboard.Connect via SFTP
Connect to your server via SFTP.Open Admins.cfg
Navigate to and open the following file:/PostScriptum/ServerConfig/Admins.cfg/PostScriptum/ServerConfig/Admins.cfgAdd admin entry
Add a new line at the end of the file in the following format:Admin=SteamID64:GroupAdmin=SteamID64:GroupExample:
Admin=76561198000000000:AdminAdmin=76561198000000000:AdminStart the server
Save the file and start your server via the dashboard.
Default groups
Squad 44 ships with predefined groups in Admins.cfg that you can use right away:
| Group | Description |
|---|---|
Admin | Full access to all admin functions |
Moderator | Limited moderation rights (e.g. kick, ban, chat) |
Whitelist | Reserved slot without admin rights |
Create your own group
You can also create your own groups with custom permissions. Add a line in the following format:
Group=GroupName:Right1,Right2,Right3Group=GroupName:Right1,Right2,Right3Example:
Group=Helper:kick,ban,chatGroup=Helper:kick,ban,chatYou can then assign this group to players:
Admin=76561198000000000:HelperAdmin=76561198000000000:HelperWarning
Pay attention to the exact spelling of group and permission names. Typos will cause the server to fail to load the file correctly.
Note
Changes to Admins.cfg only take effect after restarting the server.