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# How to Use Admin Commands in 7 Days to Die

> Learn how to use admin commands in 7 Days to Die, including the debug menu, creative mode, teleportation, and player management on your server.

## 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.

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    Beginner Friendly
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    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).

<Steps>
  <Step title="Access the Console">
    Log in to your [Game Panel](https://panel.freakhosting.com) and select your 7D2D server.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enter the Admin Command">
    In the console, type the following command and press Enter:

    ```bash theme={null}
    admin add <SteamID64> 0
    ```
  </Step>

  <Step title="Verify Permission Levels">
    The number at the end represents the permission level:

    * **0:** Owner (Full Access)
    * **50:** Moderator (Partial Access)
    * **1000:** Guest (No Access)
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Note>
  ### Advanced Permissions

  Specific command permissions for each level can be further customized in the `serveradmin.xml` file located in the server's root directory.
</Note>

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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:

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="Debug & Creative">
    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.
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Player Management">
    Maintain order on your server with these essential commands.

    * **Teleport:** `teleport <player> <target>` - Move players or yourself instantly.
    * **Kick:** `kick <player> "reason"` - Remove a player from the current session.
    * **Ban:** `ban <player> <duration> <unit> "reason"` - Prevent a player from joining (e.g., `ban SteamID 2 day "Griefing"`).
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

<Check>
  ### 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`.
</Check>

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<Note>
  ### Need Extra Help?

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</Note>

<Tip>
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</Tip>

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