# How To Add Admins to Your SCP: Secret Laboratory Server (/docs/scp-secret-laboratory/adding-admins)



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SCP: Secret Laboratory uses a Remote Admin (RA) system to manage server administration. Admins are configured through the `config_remoteadmin.txt` file using Steam IDs and permission roles.

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    Open the XGamingServer Panel [#1-open-the-xgamingserver-panel]

    Log in to the [XGamingServer Panel](https://panel.xgamingserver.com).
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    Stop Your Server [#2-stop-your-server]

    Make sure your server is **stopped** before making changes.
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    Get the Player's Steam ID [#3-get-the-players-steam-id]

    You need the Steam64 ID of the player you want to make an admin. Players can find their Steam64 ID at [steamid.io](https://steamid.io/).
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    Open Files [#4-open-files]

    In the sidebar, click **Files**.
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    Locate the Remote Admin Configuration [#5-locate-the-remote-admin-configuration]

    Navigate to the configuration directory and open `config_remoteadmin.txt`. This file controls admin permissions, roles, and access levels.
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    Add the Admin [#6-add-the-admin]

    In the `config_remoteadmin.txt` file, find the `Members` section and add the player's Steam64 ID with their role:

    ```
    Members:
      - SteamID@steam: owner
      - AnotherSteamID@steam: admin
    ```
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    Configure Roles (Optional) [#7-configure-roles-optional]

    The file also contains role definitions that control what permissions each role has. Default roles include:

    * **owner** - Full access to all commands and settings
    * **admin** - Access to most admin commands
    * **moderator** - Limited admin access for moderation tasks

    You can customize these roles or create new ones by modifying the role definitions in the file.
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    Save and Start Your Server [#8-save-and-start-your-server]

    Click **Save** and then **Start** your server.
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Using Remote Admin In-Game [#using-remote-admin-in-game]

Once configured as an admin, players can access the Remote Admin panel in-game:

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    Open Remote Admin [#1-open-remote-admin]

    Press the **M** key while in-game to open the Remote Admin panel.
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    Use Admin Commands [#2-use-admin-commands]

    The Remote Admin panel provides a GUI for managing the server, including kicking and banning players, changing game settings, and managing the round.

    > 💡 **Tip:** Be careful with admin permissions. Only grant owner and admin roles to trusted players. Use the moderator role for helpers who only need moderation capabilities.

    > 📝 **Note:** The Remote Admin password is separate from the server password. It is configured in `config_remoteadmin.txt` and is required for remote console access.
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