How to Become an Admin on Holdfast Nations at War

To manage a server in Holdfast Nations at War, a player must be logged in as admin and issue commands on the console in-game. These commands are referred to as “remote console commands” by the developers, and they all start with the “rc” prefix. While there is a popular admin mod called AutoAdmin that offers a user interface for server management, this guide will focus solely on the built-in admin options available in the game, for AutoAdmin, check the How to Add Mods guide.

Gaining Admin Access: A Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: Finding Your Admin Password

Before you can log in, you need your password.

1. In your server panel, navigate to the Basic Settings tab.
2. Here you can see your current admin password or change it to something new.

If you change the password, you must restart the server by going to Actions then Restart for the change to take effect.

Step 2: Logging In Through the In-Game Console

1. Launch Holdfast and connect to your server.
2. Once you're in the game, press the F1 key to open the server console window.
3. Type the login command using the password from Step 1.
   • Command: rc login YOUR_ADMIN_PASSWORD
   • Example: rc login MySecurePassword123
4. Press Enter. You should see a confirmation message: Successfully logged in to the Server Console. If the console closes automatically, press F1 again to see the message.

You're In! Now What?

Congratulations, you are now a server admin! You can use the console (F1) to issue a wide range of commands. Here are a few essential examples:

• Change the map instantly: rc mapRotation 1 (This would load the first map in your rotation.)
• Kick a disruptive player: rc admincheats kick PlayerName
• Broadcast a message to everyone: rc broadcast "The server will restart in 5 minutes!"

You can find the full list of powerful commands on the official Holdfast Wiki.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Running into problems? Here are a couple of quick things to check.

• Can't Log In? The most common issue is a simple password mismatch. Double-check that you are typing it correctly. If you recently changed it, make sure you restarted the server afterward.
• In-Game Changes Not Saving? Remember that the commands you issue in-game (like changing the map rotation) are temporary for that session. To make changes permanent, you must set them in your Basic Settings or within your Config Manager template.

Conclusion

You now hold your server's officer commission. By mastering the rc login command, you've unlocked the full potential to manage your server, create custom events, and foster a great community. Use these powers wisely to keep the battlefield fair and the matches fun for everyone.

If you have any questions or need assistance, feel free to reach out to our customer care agents through our live chat or email at [email protected]. 

Happy gaming!