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# How to Use Server Admin Commands in Assetto Corsa

> Authenticate as admin and use console commands to manage players and race stages on your Assetto Corsa server for real-time session control during events.

## Managing Your Racing Lobby

Administrative commands are essential for maintaining order and managing the flow of events on your Assetto Corsa server. From skipping practice sessions to permanently removing disruptive players, these tools provide you with the total control necessary to host professional-grade racing events.

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## Administrative Authentication

Before you can execute any commands, you must authenticate yourself as an authorized administrator within the in-game chat console.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Set Your Password">
    Ensure that the `ADMIN_PASSWORD` variable is defined in your `server_cfg.ini` file.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Join and Login">
    Join your server and open the in-game chat by pressing **Y**. Type the following command:

    ```bash theme={null}
    /admin YourSecretPassword
    ```
  </Step>

  <Step title="Confirm Status">
    If successful, the system will broadcast a private message to you: "You are now administrator."
  </Step>
</Steps>

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## Core Command Reference

The table below lists the most important commands for active race management.

| Command            | Action                                                                            |
| :----------------- | :-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| `/kick [Name]`     | Instantly disconnects a player from the current session.                          |
| `/ban [Name]`      | Permanently blacklists a player and adds their SteamID64 to `blacklist.txt`.      |
| `/next_session`    | Immediately advances the server to the next stage (e.g., Practice to Qualifying). |
| `/restart_session` | Restarts the current active session (e.g., resets the Race timer).                |

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<Tip>
  ### Tactical Automation

  If you are a league coordinator who frequently manages sessions while driving, we recommend binding these common chat commands to a keyboard or wheel macro (using software like Razer Synapse or SimHub). This allows for instant race control without needing to take your hands off the wheel.
</Tip>

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  **Last Updated:** January 2026 | **Administration:** Professional race control.
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