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 permission
  • giveperm [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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