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# How to Use Admin Commands in ATS

> Manage your American Truck Simulator convoy server with admin commands for moderating players, kicking disruptive drivers, and enforcing rules.

## Managing Your Convoy Environment

Maintaining a professional and enjoyable environment on your American Truck Simulator (ATS) server is important for a high-quality convoy experience. As a server administrator, you are equipped with several tools to handle disruptive behavior and ensure that the rules of your community are respected by all drivers.

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## Executive Chat Commands

To moderate a player during a live session, you must first identify their unique **Session ID**.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Identify the Target Player">
    Open the in-game chat interface by pressing **Y**. Locate the numerical ID displayed in brackets next to a player's name (e.g., `[4] TruckerJoe`). This number is their active **Session ID**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Execute Administrative Actions">
    Type the following commands directly into the chat box and press Enter:

    * **Kick:** `/kick <session_id>` - Instantly disconnects the player from the current convoy session.
    * **Ban:** `/ban <session_id>` - Permanently restricts the player from reconnecting to your server.
  </Step>
</Steps>

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## Establishing Permanent Administrators

To grant yourself or trusted staff members permanent administrative rights that persist across server restarts, you must modify the server's internal configuration.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Locate server_config.sii">
    Navigate to the [Game Panel](https://panel.freakhosting.com), open the **Files** tab, and locate the `server_config.sii` file within your server's home directory.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Update the Moderator List">
    Open the file and find the `moderator_list` array. Add the **SteamID64** of the intended administrator as a new entry.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Commit Changes">
    Save the file and **Restart** your server to initialize the updated administrative list.
  </Step>
</Steps>

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  ### Identifying SteamID64

  You can retrieve any player's SteamID64 by inputting their Steam profile URL into tools such as [SteamID.io](https://steamid.io).
</Info>

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## Administration Best Practices

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Handling Griefers">
    When dealing with "rammers" or disruptive drivers, it is often best to issue a warning via chat before proceeding with a kick or ban. This helps maintain a positive community reputation.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Session Integrity">
    Always ensure that your moderators are aware of the server's specific rules (e.g., speed limits or lane discipline) to ensure consistent enforcement across all convoy sessions.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

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  **Last Updated:** January 2026 | **ATS:** Drive safely, manage better.
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