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How to Add an Admin on a The Bus Server ​

The Bus uses a rank system with four levels. You can add players via PlayerData.json or through commands.

Rank System ​

RankDescription
OwnerFull access, highest permission level
AdminAdministrative permissions, access to the admin menu without re-entering the password
ModeratorModeration permissions
UserDefault rank for all players

How to assign ranks via PlayerData.json ​

  1. Connect via SFTP
    Connect to your server via SFTP.

  2. Open file
    Open the file TheBus/Saved/PlayerData.json.

  3. Change rank
    Find the desired player and change the value of "perms" to "Owner", "Admin" or "Moderator":

    json
    {
    "players": [
        {
            "name": "PlayerName",
            "uniqueId": "|0002xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx",
            "perms": "Owner",
            "banned": false,
            "unbanDate": "0001.01.01-00.00.00",
            "adminPasswordUsed": ""
        },
        {
            "name": "AnotherPlayer",
            "uniqueId": "|0002xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx",
            "perms": "Admin",
            "banned": false,
            "unbanDate": "0001.01.01-00.00.00",
            "adminPasswordUsed": ""
        }
    ]
}
    {
    "players": [
        {
            "name": "PlayerName",
            "uniqueId": "|0002xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx",
            "perms": "Owner",
            "banned": false,
            "unbanDate": "0001.01.01-00.00.00",
            "adminPasswordUsed": ""
        },
        {
            "name": "AnotherPlayer",
            "uniqueId": "|0002xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx",
            "perms": "Admin",
            "banned": false,
            "unbanDate": "0001.01.01-00.00.00",
            "adminPasswordUsed": ""
        }
    ]
}

  4. Restart server
    Save the changes and restart the server.

Important

The player must have connected to the server at least once for an entry to exist in PlayerData.json.

Tip

Join your server first and assign yourself the Owner rank before other players connect.

How to assign ranks via commands ​

Ranks can also be assigned via commands – either through the console in the dashboard or directly in-game.

CommandDescription
/owner <playername>Promote player to Owner
/admin <playername>Promote player to Admin
/mod <playername>Promote player to Moderator
/user <playername>Demote player to User

Tip

If you have assigned yourself the Owner rank via PlayerData.json, you can also use these commands directly through the in-game chat.

In-Game Admin Menu ​

Players with Owner or Admin permissions can open the Admin Menu via the pause menu. The following settings can be changed:

  • Map selection
  • Operating plan
  • Weather

Info

It is recommended to set an admin password to prevent any player from opening the admin menu. The admin password can be set in the dashboard under settings.

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