# How to Become Server Owner on Your Astroneer Dedicated Server (/docs/astroneer/server-owner)



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The server owner has admin control: kick players, ban players, enable whitelist mode, save the world, and shut down the server from the in-game menu.

Setting Yourself as Owner (Before First Join) [#setting-yourself-as-owner-before-first-join]

This is the **official recommended method** from System Era:

1. Stop your server
2. In the [XGamingServer Panel](https://panel.xgamingserver.com), click **Files**
3. Open `Astro/Saved/Config/LinuxServer/AstroServerSettings.ini`
4. Set these values:

```ini
OwnerName=YourExactSteamName
OwnerGuid=0
```

5. Save and start your server
6. Connect with the Steam account matching `OwnerName`
7. You are now the owner — a unique GUID is automatically assigned to your account

> 📝 **Note:** The `OwnerName` must **exactly match** your current Steam display name. After connecting, the `OwnerGuid` is automatically updated to your SteamID64.

Alternative: Pre-Set with SteamID64 [#alternative-pre-set-with-steamid64]

If you know your SteamID64 (find it at [steamid.io](https://steamid.io/)):

```ini
OwnerName=YourName
OwnerGuid=76561198012345678
```

This assigns ownership immediately without needing to match the Steam name.

Alternative: First Player Becomes Owner [#alternative-first-player-becomes-owner]

If both `OwnerName` and `OwnerGuid` are blank, the **first player to connect** becomes the owner automatically.

What the Owner Can Do [#what-the-owner-can-do]

In-game, the owner has access to an admin panel with:

* **Kick** — remove a player from the session
* **Ban** — permanently block a player
* **Whitelist** — enable `DenyUnlistedPlayers=True` to restrict access
* **Save** — trigger an immediate world save
* **Shutdown** — gracefully shut down the server

Enabling Whitelist Mode [#enabling-whitelist-mode]

In `AstroServerSettings.ini`:

```ini
DenyUnlistedPlayers=True
```

When enabled, only players on the approved list can join. The owner manages this list through the in-game admin panel.

Transferring Ownership [#transferring-ownership]

1. Stop the server
2. Change `OwnerName` and `OwnerGuid` to the new owner's details
3. Save and restart

Related Guides [#related-guides]

* [Server Configuration](/docs/astroneer/server-settings)
* [How to Join Your Server](/docs/astroneer/join-server)