How to Become an Admin on Your Over the Top: WWI Server

Overview: What admin access does

Admin access is controlled through server configuration. When you have admin privileges you can:

• Change match settings entirely (maps, round time, rules).
• Access the admin menu to kick or ban players, manage commands, and run admin actions.

How to become an admin - Step by step

Method 1: Admin Password
 

1. Open your server control panel and go to the Basic Settings section.

2. Copy the Admin Password or set one there (choose a strong but memorable password).

   

   Update settings and restart the server if you changed it.
    

3. Join the server (either method) and enter the admin password instead of the server password.

   

    

4. After entering the correct password you will be granted admin privileges.
    

Once in-game press ESC to access the Admin Menu

Method 2: Whitelist (optional secondary verification)
 

1. If you want stricter and granular control, enable a whitelist that ties specific player IDs to admin levels. Players still need to use Admin Password to join but they must be in the Whitelist to be granted admin access.

   1. Locate your ServerConfiguration.ini file on the server through File Manager or SFTP - we recommend File Manager in-website as it's simpler.

      

       

   2. Set WhiteListIsEnabled = True inside the file.

      

       

   3. Open the Whitelist.txt file in the server directory.

      

       

   4. Add player identifiers (ID, name, etc) to Whitelist.txt using the required format (see examples below).

      

       

      

       

   5. Save the file. The server checks this file after map changes, round changes, and resets, so changes will take effect without a full server restart.
      
       

   Whitelist format and rules
    

• To whitelist someone, write their SteamID and add a # at the end of it. Write their admin level after # and before %. Admin levels are 1-3. You can write their name and notes after the %.

  To revoke admin from someone, add // in front of their ID. This preserves the ID in the log but lets them play as a normal player.

   

  Examples:

  123456789 # 1 % PingplayersAdmin The best

  023456789 # 3 % PingplayersAdmin2 the worst

• If entries do not match these formats, they will be ignored.

   

This can be updated while the server is running. It is checked after map changes, round changes, and resets.

Admin panel and server settings — Overview

• Admin Menu

  Access to Admin Chat, Admin Abilities such as Punishment (kick/ban), Healing and Ammo, Teleport players, Slay everyone, Remove Bots, Manage All commands and Manage Bans.
   

• Match Settings

  Manage map settings (round time, rules, map rotation), player settings, team balance, bots, sapper/cannon toggles, friendly fire, miscellaneous options, weather settings, and poll settings (if supported).
   

What you can do from these panels (practical examples)
 

• Change round length or win conditions on the fly for events or tournaments.
• Temporarily remove or add bots if server population changes.
• Enable/disable friendly fire for competitive matches.
• Use polls to let players vote on next map or special rules.
• Manage bans and view ban reasons to keep a fair community.
• Teleport or revive players when they get stuck due to map bugs.

Practical tips for managing an Over the Top: WWI server

• Set clear rules and post them in the server MOTD or a pinned message. Players respect consistent rules more than inconsistent enforcement.
• Use admin levels. Give lower-level admins limited tools for moderation and reserve full powers for trusted staff.
• Keep logs and notes. Maintain a simple changelog and ban log so you can explain decisions later.
• Back up config files regularly. Before making broad changes to ServerConfiguration.ini or Whitelist.txt, save a copy so you can revert if something breaks.
• Automate routine tasks. Schedule map rotations, restarts, and backups during low traffic times to avoid disruption.
• Communicate with players. Use admin chat to explain actions (kicks/bans) and be polite — it helps maintain community goodwill.
• Monitor server performance. Keep an eye on CPU, memory, and network usage; reduce bot counts or some visual weather effects if performance drops.

Troubleshooting - Common issues preventing admin access

1. Wrong admin password

   Symptoms: When you enter the password you are not granted admin privileges.

   Fixes: Double-check the password in the Basic Settings of your control panel. Make sure there are no extra spaces and that the control panel save/apply button was used. If necessary, change the password, restart the server and try again.
    

2. Whitelist entries in the wrong format

   Symptoms: Whitelisted players are not recognized as admins, or entries are ignored.

   Fixes: Ensure each line follows the format ID # level % Name Notes and that admin level is 1, 2, or 3. Do not forget the # and % separators. If you disabled the entry with //, remove the slashes to restore access. Save the file and trigger a map/round change to force a re-check. You can also check syntax with AI.
    

3. Configuration not reloaded

   Symptoms: You updated ServerConfiguration.ini or Whitelist.txt but changes didn’t take effect immediately.

   Fixes: The server checks these files on map changes, round changes, and restarts. If immediate effect is required, trigger a map change or restart the server from your control panel.

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!