# Adding Admins to Your The Forest Server (/docs/the-forest/adding-admins)



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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 [#adding-an-admin]

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  <div className="fd-step">
    Stop Your Server [#1-stop-your-server]

    Access the [XGamingServer Panel](https://panel.xgamingserver.com) and `Stop` your server.
  </div>

  <div className="fd-step">
    Find Your Steam ID [#2-find-your-steam-id]

    You will need the [SteamID64](https://steamid.io/) of each player you want to add as an admin.
  </div>

  <div className="fd-step">
    Open the Admin Configuration [#3-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.
  </div>

  <div className="fd-step">
    Add the Steam IDs [#4-add-the-steam-ids]

    Add the SteamID64 of each admin player to the admin list in the configuration.
  </div>

  <div className="fd-step">
    Start Your Server [#5-start-your-server]

    Start your server to apply the changes.
  </div>
</div>

Admin Capabilities [#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](https://discord.xgamingserver.com) and we will assist you.