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Managing Your 7D2D Server

Administering a 7 Days to Die (7D2D) server gives you complete control over the world, player permissions, and game mechanics. This guide explains how to use the essential tools at your disposal to manage your community effectively.

Difficulty

Beginner Friendly

Time

5 Minutes

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Granting Admin Status

Before you can use commands in-game, you must grant yourself the appropriate permission level. Permissions are primarily managed via the server’s console (Telnet or the Game Panel Console).
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Access the Console

Log in to your Game Panel and select your 7D2D server.
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Enter the Admin Command

In the console, type the following command and press Enter:
admin add <SteamID64> 0
3

Verify Permission Levels

The number at the end represents the permission level:
  • 0: Owner (Full Access)
  • 50: Moderator (Partial Access)
  • 1000: Guest (No Access)

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Advanced Permissions

Specific command permissions for each level can be further customized in the serveradmin.xml file located in the server’s root directory.

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Essential In-Game Commands

Once you have granted yourself admin rights, press F1 while in-game to open the console. Use the following commands to manage your server:
Access powerful developer tools to build or test your server.
  • Debug Menu (dm): Toggles the Debug Menu. After enabling, press Esc to access God Mode, Fly Mode, and time sliders.
  • Creative Menu (cm): Toggles the Creative Menu. Press U to open an inventory containing every item in the game.

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Command Success

If the command is accepted, the console will display a confirmation message. If you receive a “Permission Denied” error, double-check your admin level in serveradmin.xml.

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Last Updated: January 2026 | 7 Days to Die: Server Management Simplified.