How To Add Admins to Your Barotrauma Server
Learn how to grant admin permissions on your Barotrauma dedicated server.
Adding admins to your Barotrauma server allows trusted players to manage the session, kick players, and use admin commands.
Using the Console
Open the Server Console
Log in to the XGamingServer Panel and select your Barotrauma server. Go to the Console page.
Grant Permissions
Use the following console commands to manage permissions:
givecommandperm [SteamID] [command]- Grant a specific command permissiongiveperm [SteamID] [permission]- Grant a permission level
Using the Client Permissions File
Open Files
In the sidebar, click Files.
Edit the Permissions File
Open Data/clientpermissions.xml. Add entries for each admin:
<Client
name="PlayerName"
steamid="76561198000000001"
preset="Admin"
/>Available permission presets include:
- Admin - Full server control
- Moderator - Can kick/ban and manage gameplay
Save and Restart
Save the file and restart your server from the Console page.
💡 Tip: You can also manage permissions in-game by opening the server settings panel if you are logged in as the server owner.
📝 Note: To find a player's Steam ID, visit SteamID.io and search for their profile.
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