# How To Add Admins to Your Arma 3 Server (/docs/arma-3/adding-admins)



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Adding admins to your Arma 3 server gives trusted players the ability to manage missions, kick players, and use admin tools. Admin access is controlled through the `server.cfg` file.

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    Find Your Steam ID [#1-find-your-steam-id]

    You need the player's Steam64 ID. You can find this by going to [SteamID.io](https://steamid.io/) and searching for the player's Steam profile. Copy the **SteamID64** value.
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    Open Files [#2-open-files]

    Log in to the [XGamingServer Panel](https://panel.xgamingserver.com) and select your Arma 3 server. In the sidebar, click **Files**.
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    Open server.cfg [#3-open-servercfg]

    Find and open the `server.cfg` file in your server's root directory.
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    Add Admin Entries [#4-add-admin-entries]

    Add or edit the following lines in `server.cfg`:

    ```
    admins[] = {"76561198000000001","76561198000000002"};
    ```

    Replace the numbers with the actual Steam64 IDs of the players you want to make admins. Separate multiple IDs with commas.
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    Set the Admin Password [#5-set-the-admin-password]

    In the same `server.cfg` file, set a password for the admin login:

    ```
    passwordAdmin = "youradminpassword";
    ```
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    Restart Your Server [#6-restart-your-server]

    Save the file and restart your server from the **Console** page.
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    Log in as Admin In-Game [#7-log-in-as-admin-in-game]

    Once connected to the server, press the chat key and type `#login youradminpassword` to authenticate as an admin.

    > 💡 **Tip:** Admin commands in Arma 3 are entered through the chat. Common commands include `#kick playerName`, `#restart`, and `#shutdown`. You can also access the admin menu by pressing **Escape** once logged in as admin.
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