# How to Run Admin Commands on Your Romestead Server (/docs/romestead/admin-setup) import { Step, Steps } from 'fumadocs-ui/components/steps'; The Romestead dedicated server accepts admin commands via its **standard input (stdin)**. On XGamingServer, anything you type into the panel's **Console** tab is piped straight into the server's stdin, so the full command set works natively — no RCON client needed. The Three Layers of Admin Control [#the-three-layers-of-admin-control] | Layer | What it controls | Where you do it | | ------------------------------ | ---------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------- | | **Server password** | Who can join in the first place | `Password` env var (Startup tab) or `config.json` | | **In-game commands** | Kick, ban, broadcast, save | Panel **Console** tab | | **Panel access for co-admins** | Start/stop, edit config, restore backups | Panel **Subusers** tab | In-Game Console Commands [#in-game-console-commands] These are the commands the official Romestead dedicated server accepts on its stdin. Send them via the panel's **Console** tab — just type and press Enter. | Command | What it does | | ---------------- | ----------------------------------------------------- | | `list` | Print the list of currently connected players | | `say ` | Broadcast a chat message to all players | | `kick ` | Disconnect a player from the server (they can rejoin) | | `ban ` | Permanently ban a player by name | | `unban ` | Remove a ban | | `save` | Save the world to disk now | | `quicksave` | Save the world (faster, less complete checkpoint) | | `stop` | Save the world and gracefully shut down the server | | `quickstop` | Shut down without saving | > **The graceful-stop is automatic.** When you click **Stop** on the **Dashboard**, the panel sends `stop` to the server's stdin and waits up to 30 seconds before force-killing. Your world is saved. How to Run a Command [#how-to-run-a-command] Open the Console tab [#open-the-console-tab] In the [XGamingServer Panel](https://panel.xgamingserver.com), select your Romestead server, then click **Console** in the sidebar. Type the command [#type-the-command] At the bottom of the console output, there's a command input. Type the command — for example: ``` list ``` Press **Enter**. The server prints the connected players. Broadcast a message [#broadcast-a-message] ``` say Server restart in 5 minutes — finish your fights! ``` Everyone connected sees the message in their chat. Lock the Server with a Password [#lock-the-server-with-a-password] Without a password anyone with the IP and port can join. Set the `PASSWORD` Startup tab variable (or the `Password` field in `config.json` directly — but mind the [env-var rewrite caveat](/docs/romestead/server-config#startup-tab-vs-configjson)): Open the Startup tab [#open-the-startup-tab] In your Romestead server's sidebar, click **Startup**. You'll see a grid of editable variables — find **Password**. Set a strong password [#set-a-strong-password] Type something memorable but not guessable: ``` vivatRoma1337 ``` Restart the server [#restart-the-server] From the **Dashboard**, click **Restart**. The panel regenerates `config.json` with the new password and the server picks it up on boot. Share the password via Discord / Steam DMs — never publicly. Give Co-Admins Panel Access (Subusers) [#give-co-admins-panel-access-subusers] If you trust a co-organizer to restart the server or fix a config when you're offline, give them their own panel login — don't share yours. Open the Subusers tab [#open-the-subusers-tab] In your Romestead server's sidebar, click **Subusers**. Invite a co-admin [#invite-a-co-admin] Click **Create Subuser**. Enter their email. Pick **only the permissions they need** — most co-admins want: * **Console** → send `kick`/`ban`/`say` commands, view live output * **Power** → start / restart / stop * **Files (read + write)** → fix configs if needed * **Backups** → restore from a bad patch Skip **Subusers** itself (so they can't add their own users) and **Reinstall Server** (catastrophic if misused). They accept the invite [#they-accept-the-invite] The subuser gets an email with a link. Once they accept, they see only your Romestead server with the permissions you granted — nothing else on your account. EnableCheats — Powerful, Server-Wide [#enablecheats--powerful-server-wide] Setting `EnableCheats: true` (the `ENABLE_CHEATS` Startup tab variable) turns on cheat commands for **the entire world** — everyone connected can use them, not just you. Use this for **test servers** or "creative mode" sandbox worlds, not your main co-op world. Restart after changing for the flag to take effect. Troubleshooting [#troubleshooting] | Problem | Fix | | --------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | | Commands typed in console do nothing | Confirm the server is **Online** on the **Dashboard**. Commands only work when the dotnet process is running | | `kick ` says "player not found" | Player names are case-sensitive; copy the name exactly from `list` output | | Banned player rejoins under a new name | Romestead's ban appears to be name-based, not Steam-ID-based. Combine `ban` with a strong `Password` rotation if someone keeps coming back | | Subuser can't log in | Confirm they accepted the invite email. Resend from **Subusers** if needed | | "Permission denied" in console | The subuser doesn't have **Console** permission — edit on **Subusers** | Related Guides [#related-guides] * [Server Configuration (`config.json`)](/docs/romestead/server-config) * [Automated World Backups](/docs/romestead/world-backups) * [Join Your Server](/docs/romestead/join-server) * [Troubleshooting](/docs/romestead/troubleshooting)