Adding Admins to a 7 Days to Die Server

Overview

Admin access is one of the most useful tools for running a 7 Days to Die server. An admin can moderate players, remove troublemakers, spawn items or creatures, adjust the world, change weather, and run other server commands when needed. It is powerful enough to fix problems quickly, and also powerful enough to cause problems quickly, so only give it to players you trust.

This guide explains how to find a player's SteamID64, add them as an admin from the server console, and use commands in-game afterward.

Find the Player's SteamID64

If you want to assign admin access by ID, start by locating the player's SteamID64.

1. Open the SteamID I/O website.
2. Search for the Steam user with the text field.

1. Confirm the result matches the correct player.
2. Find the steamID64 value and copy the full number.

Keep this ID handy. One wrong digit can promote the wrong survivor, which is a very avoidable apocalypse.

Add an Admin With SteamID64

The SteamID64 method is usually the cleanest option because it targets the player's account directly.

1. Make sure the player has joined your 7 Days to Die server at least once.
2. Open your HolyHosting server panel and select the server.
3. Choose Console from the panel sidebar.

1. Enter the admin command in the console field.
2. Replace `[SteamID]` with the SteamID64 copied earlier.

1. Submit the command. The player should now have admin permissions.

Add an Admin With a Username

If the SteamID64 method does not work, you can use the player's in-game name instead. This is helpful when the ID is not being recognized, but make sure the name is typed exactly as it appears.

1. Confirm the player has joined the server.
2. Open the server in your control panel.
3. Go to Console.
4. Enter the username-based admin command.
5. Replace `[Username]` with the target player's name.

1. Submit the command to apply the change.

Use Admin Commands In-Game

After admin access is active, the player can open the in-game console with F1 by default. A console window appears at the top of the screen, with a command input area near the bottom.

Type a command with any required parameters, then press Enter. If the command runs successfully, the console will show a confirmation or related output.

Useful Command Notes

7 Days to Die includes many admin and cheat commands. Some are best for moderation, such as removing disruptive players, while others affect gameplay or the world. For a complete list, check the official or community-maintained 7 Days to Die command documentation.

To remove admin permissions later, run the admin removal command with the player's username, such as `admin remove username`. Replace `username` with the correct player name before submitting it.

Conclusion

Setting admins on a 7 Days to Die server gives trusted players access to commands that can help manage, repair, and moderate the server. Use SteamID64 when possible, fall back to usernames when needed, and keep admin access limited to people who should actually have control over the server.