How To Add Admins On Your Rust Server
Learn how to add admins and moderators to your Rust dedicated server.
Adding admins and moderators to your Rust server lets trusted players manage the server, kick disruptive users, and run administrative commands. Rust uses two permission levels: owner (full access) and moderator (limited admin commands).
Before starting, you will need the SteamID64 of the player you want to promote.
Adding an Admin via Console
Open the Console
Log in to the XGamingServer Panel and select your Rust server. Click Console in the sidebar.
Run the Admin Command
To add a moderator, type the following command into the console:
moderatorid <STEAMID64> <NAME or REASON>To add an owner (full admin), use:
ownerid <STEAMID64> <NAME or REASON>Replace <STEAMID64> with the player's 17-digit Steam ID and <NAME or REASON> with their name or a note for your records.
Save the Configuration
Type writecfg into the console to save the changes to disk.
Restart the Server
Restart your server for the permissions to take effect. The player will have admin access the next time they connect.
Removing an Admin
To remove a moderator or owner, use the corresponding removal command in the console:
removemoderator <STEAMID64>
removeowner <STEAMID64>Then run writecfg and restart the server.
💡 Tip: You can verify who currently has admin permissions by typing
moderatoridorownerid(with no arguments) into the console to list all entries.
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