How to Add Admins on Your Operation: Harsh Doorstop Server

Admin access in Operation: Harsh Doorstop can be configured in two ways: adding Steam IDs to the server's admin configuration file, or using RCON (Remote Console) for remote administration. Admins can kick and ban players, change maps, restart rounds, and manage the server in real-time.

Adding Admins via Config

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AdminIds=76561198012345678
AdminIds=76561198087654321

Finding Your Steam64 ID

Admin Commands

Once you're set as an admin via AdminIds, you can use admin commands through the in-game console. Press ` (tilde/backtick) to open the console, then type the command.

Player Management

Server Management

Ban Examples

• AdminBan PlayerName 3600 — Ban for 1 hour (3600 seconds)
• AdminBan PlayerName 0 — Ban permanently
• AdminBan PlayerName 86400 — Ban for 24 hours

Setting Up RCON

RCON (Remote Console) lets you manage your server from outside the game using tools like RCON Web Admin, mcrcon, or any Source RCON-compatible client.

Admin Best Practices

• Keep admin lists small — Only give admin to trusted community members. More admins means more potential for abuse.
• Use RCON for remote management — RCON lets you manage the server without being in-game, which is useful for monitoring and quick fixes.
• Document your admins — Keep a list of who has admin access and their Steam IDs. This makes it easy to audit and remove access if needed.
• Set an RCON password even if you don't use it — Leaving the RCON port open without a password is a security risk.

💡 Tip: You can combine both methods — use AdminIds in Game.ini for in-game admin access and RCON for remote management. They complement each other well for community server administration.

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