# Adding Admins to Your Duckside Server (/docs/duckside/adding-admins)



import { Step, Steps } from 'fumadocs-ui/components/steps';

Adding admins to your Duckside server allows trusted players to manage the server, kick or ban players, and use admin commands.

> 📝 **Note:** Duckside is in early access. Admin features and commands may change with game updates.

Adding an Admin [#adding-an-admin]

<Steps>
  <Step>
    Stop Your Server [#stop-your-server]

    Access the [XGamingServer Panel](https://panel.xgamingserver.com) and **Stop** your server.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Find Your Steam ID [#find-your-steam-id]

    You will need the [SteamID64](https://steamid.io/) of the player you want to add as an admin. Console players use an **EOS ID** (starts with `000`) instead — see the note below.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Add the Admin [#add-the-admin]

    Go to **Files** and locate the admin configuration file in the server directory. Add the player's SteamID64 (or EOS ID) to the admin list.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Start Your Server [#start-your-server]

    Start your server to apply the changes.
  </Step>
</Steps>

> **Console / Crossplay players:** Xbox and PlayStation players don't have Steam IDs. Use their EOS ID (begins with `000...`) and they can open the in-game admin panel with **LT+RT+X then A** (Xbox) or **L2+R2+Square then X** (PS5).

Using Admin Commands [#using-admin-commands]

Once you're an admin, see the full [Admin Commands](/docs/duckside/admin-commands) reference — god mode, blueprints, time control, missions, and more.

If you need help finding the correct admin file or commands, join our [Discord](https://discord.xgamingserver.com) and we will assist you.