How to Become an Admin on Your VEIN Server

In a world overrun by the infected, your safe house needs a leader. As an admin on your VEIN server, you get the power to protect your community, manage players, and ensure your sanctuary remains safe.

The game features two levels of authority: Admins, who can manage gameplay and players, and Super Admins, who have all admin powers plus the ability to promote or demote other admins. This guide will show you how to set up both roles.

Step-by-Step Guide in Becoming an Admin

Part 1: Get Your SteamID64

To become an admin, you first need your unique SteamID64. This is a 17-digit number that permanently identifies your Steam account.

1. Open your Steam profile.
2. Go to a trusted lookup site like steamid.io
3. Enter your Steam username or profile URL into the search box.

4. Copy the number listed as steamID64 (it will look like 76561198000000001). This is the ID you will use.

Part 2: Assigning Admin Roles

You have two methods for assigning admins. Basic Settings is the easiest for one person, while the Config Manager is required for multiple.

Method 1: Using Basic Settings (For a Single Admin)

This is the simplest way to make yourself the main Super Admin.

1. In your PingPlayers control panel, go to Basic Settings.

2. Find the Super Admin Steam ID and Admin Steam ID fields.

3. Paste your 17-digit SteamID64 into the Super Admin Steam ID field. (Leaving the other field blank is fine).

4. Save your settings by clicking on Update Server.

5. Go to Actions > Restart to apply the changes.

And there you have it! When you rejoin the server, you will have Super Admin powers.

Method 2: Using the Config Manager (For Multiple Admins)

If you want to add a team of admins, you must use the game.ini file.

1. In your control panel, go to the Config Manager tab.

2. Create a new custom config for game.ini by clicking Create new config.

3. In the text editor, add the following parameters. Paste the SteamID64s of your admins, separating each one with a comma (,) and no spaces.

    

   Here is an example for multiple admins:

   AdminSteamIDs=76561198000000001,76561198000000002
   SuperAdminSteamIDs=76561198000000003

4. Save Config Template and make sure the Override Boot Config - Use As Default box is checked.

5. Go to Actions > Restart to apply the changes.

Troubleshooting

If you encounter issues, here are some common problems and solutions:

• I added the SteamIDs in the basic settings but it’s not working: Only one SteamID can be added in the Basic Settings. For multiple admins, create a game.ini config template and separate the SteamIDs with a comma.
• I added the SteamID but it’s still not working: Ensure you restarted the server to apply the changes. Additionally, check that the SteamID64 you entered is 17 digits long.

Conclusion

You are now the official leader of your safe house. With admin and super admin powers, you can protect your community from griefers, manage your fellow survivors, and ensure your sanctuary remains a foothold against the infected. Use these tools wisely to build a thriving community.

If you have any issues after checking the troubleshooting tips, feel free to reach out to our customer care agents through our live chat or email at [email protected]. 

Happy gaming!