Adding Admins to Your The Forest Server
Grant admin privileges to players on your The Forest dedicated server using Steam IDs.
Adding admins to your The Forest server allows trusted players to manage the server. Admins can kick and ban players, and manage server settings.
Adding an Admin
Stop Your Server
Access the XGamingServer Panel and Stop your server.
Find Your Steam ID
You will need the SteamID64 of each player you want to add as an admin.
Open the Admin Configuration
Go to Files and open the server configuration file (typically config.cfg). Look for the admin-related settings.
You can also set admins through the Startup page if the panel provides an admin Steam ID field.
Add the Steam IDs
Add the SteamID64 of each admin player to the admin list in the configuration.
Start Your Server
Start your server to apply the changes.
Admin Capabilities
Once set as an admin on a The Forest server, you can:
- Kick players from the server
- Ban players from the server
- Manage server settings
📝 Note: The server host (the person who created the save) has admin privileges by default.
If you need help with admin setup, join our Discord and we will assist you.
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