How to become an Admin on your Valheim server.

Managing your own multiplayer Valheim server gives you the power to control your gameplay environment and keep your Viking settlement safe from griefers. While dedicated servers do not natively support cheat commands like god mode, assigning yourself admin privileges unlocks essential moderation tools like kicking, banning, and manually saving your world. Taking control of your VH server only requires a quick edit to your text files and finding your exact player ID. Grab your mead, because here is exactly how to get your admin permissions set up!

Step - By - Step Guide

Before modifying any server configuration files, you need to grab your exact player ID and safely bring your server offline.

1. Join your active Valheim server and press the F2 key to open the player menu.

   

    

2. Locate your name in the active player list and write down the exact Player ID shown next to it. With recent game updates, you must use this exact string, including any prefixes.

   

3. Navigate to Actions > Shutdown on your server dashboard to safely turn off your server.

   

    

4. Open the File Manager and navigate to your saves folder.

   

    

5. Locate the adminlist.txt file and open it in the text editor.

   

    

6. Type your exact F2 Player ID on a brand new line and save your changes.

   

    

7. Navigate to Action > Restart to boot your server back up with your admin privileges active!

   

    

8. Finally, enable the developer console in-game by going to Settings, then Gameplay.

   

Troubleshooting and Tips

If you load into the Tenth World and cannot get your commands to work, run through these quick checks:

• F2 Player IDs Required: Older versions of the game allowed you to use a raw Steam64 ID. This is no longer supported! You must press F2 in-game and copy the exact ID string shown there to successfully register as an admin.
• No Cheat Commands: Keep in mind that dedicated multiplayer servers do not support developer cheat commands like flying, spawning items, or god mode without the use of third-party mods. Your admin powers are limited to moderation commands like /kick, /ban, /unban, /save, and /banned.
• One ID Per Line: If you are adding multiple friends as admins, ensure you only place one Player ID per line in the adminlist.txt file.

Conclusion

Setting up your administrator permissions gives you the ultimate moderation tools to keep your Valheim server running perfectly. Now that you have your F2 player ID registered and your console enabled, you can easily manage your community and force manual world saves before huge boss fights. Configure your text file, boot up the server, and get back to conquering the Ashlands!

If you encounter any issues or have further questions, feel free to contact our support team for assistance!

Happy gaming!