How To Add Admins to Your Starbound Server

Admins on a Starbound server can use server commands to manage players, teleport, spawn items, and more. Admin accounts are configured in the starbound_server.config file.

Open the XGamingServer Panel

Stop Your Server

Make sure your server is stopped before making changes.

Open Files

In the sidebar, click Files.

Open starbound_server.config

Find and click on starbound_server.config to open it in the editor.

Add Server Admin Accounts

Find the "serverUsers" section in the configuration file. Add admin accounts with a username and password:

"serverUsers" : {
    "adminUsername" : {
        "admin" : true,
        "password" : "adminPassword123"
    },
    "moderatorUsername" : {
        "admin" : true,
        "password" : "modPassword456"
    }
},

Save and Start Your Server

Click Save and then Start your server.

Log In as Admin In-Game

Once connected to the server, open the chat and type:

/auth adminUsername adminPassword123

Replace the username and password with the credentials you set in the config file.

Admin Commands

Once authenticated, you can use admin commands in the chat. Some useful commands include:

Command	Description
`/kick <player>`	Kick a player from the server
`/ban <player>`	Ban a player from the server
`/list`	List all connected players
`/whereis <player>`	Show a player's location
`/timewarp <seconds>`	Advance time on the server

💡 Tip: Keep your admin credentials secure. Do not share them publicly. Each admin should have their own unique username and password.

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