admin add <name> 0, where 0 is the highest permission level. The game saves admins in serveradmin.xml in .local/share/7DaysToDie/Saves/, which you can also edit by hand with a SteamID64.
How to add an admin with a console command
1
Join the server
The player who should become admin joins the server.
2
Find the player
In the panel Console, type
lpi (list player IDs). It shows each online player’s name and IDs.3
Add the admin
Type the command with the player’s name or entity ID and a level:Example:
admin add Alex 04
Check it
The player can now open the in-game console with F1 and use admin commands. The admin is stored in
serveradmin.xml and stays after restarts.admin remove <name / entity id>.
How to add an admin in serveradmin.xml
Use this when the player is offline. You need their SteamID64 (17 digits, starting with 7656).1
Stop the server
Stop the server so your edit isn’t lost.
2
Open the file
In Files, open
.local/share/7DaysToDie/Saves/serveradmin.xml. Open .local, then share, 7DaysToDie and Saves.3
Add a user line
Inside the The
<users> section, outside any <!-- --> comment, add:name is only a note for you.4
Save and start
Save the file and start the server.
Permission levels
The Admin slots and Reserved slots settings on Game settings use these levels too. Permission level for reserved slots defaults to 100.
Whitelist and bans
Once the whitelist has an entry, only whitelisted players and admins can join.
Frequently asked questions
Where is serveradmin.xml on a 7 Days to Die server?
In.local/share/7DaysToDie/Saves/, next to the world save folders. It is not in the server root.
Why can’t I use admin commands after adding myself?
Check that your line isn’t inside a<!-- --> comment and that you used your SteamID64. With the command, use the exact in-game name or the entity ID from lpi.
Does resetting the world remove my admins?
No, as long as you only delete the world save folder.serveradmin.xml sits one level above it.
Do commands in the panel console need admin rights?
No. The panel console runs commands as the server, so every command works there.Related guides
7 Days to Die server guide
Every 7 Days to Die page in one place.
Admin commands
What admins can run.
Telnet console
The panel console explained.
Reset your world
Keep admins when you reset.
Sub-users
Give panel access to co-owners.
Tested by the FREAKHOSTING team on our Game Panel on 31 October 2026 (7 Days to Die V3.4.0 b9); commands checked against the official 7 Days to Die Wiki command list. Steps may differ slightly if the game changes.
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Last Updated: October 2026