How to Set Up Roles & Admins on Your Enshrouded Server
How to configure user groups, admin permissions, and role-based access on your Enshrouded server.
Enshrouded uses a user group system — each group has a unique password and specific permissions.
User Groups in enshrouded_server.json
"userGroups": [
{
"name": "Admin",
"password": "admin_password_123",
"canKickBan": true,
"canAccessInventories": true,
"canEditBase": true,
"canExtendBase": true,
"reservedSlots": 1
},
{
"name": "Friend",
"password": "friend_password_456",
"canKickBan": false,
"canAccessInventories": true,
"canEditBase": true,
"canExtendBase": true,
"reservedSlots": 0
},
{
"name": "Guest",
"password": "guest_password_789",
"canKickBan": false,
"canAccessInventories": false,
"canEditBase": false,
"canExtendBase": false,
"reservedSlots": 0
}
]Permissions
| Permission | Description |
|---|---|
canKickBan | Can use /kick and /ban commands |
canAccessInventories | Can open other players' chests |
canEditBase | Can modify other players' bases |
canExtendBase | Can extend other players' base areas |
reservedSlots | Guaranteed join slots for this group |
How Players Join a Group
Players enter the group password (not the server password) when connecting. The server assigns them to the matching group.
⚠️ Every group password must be unique. Duplicate passwords crash the server on startup.
⚠️ Admin password cannot be the same as the server password.
In-Game Admin Commands
Players with canKickBan: true can use:
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
/kick PlayerName | Kick a player |
/ban PlayerName | Permanently ban |
/unban PlayerName | Remove a ban |
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