> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://help.freakhosting.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # How to Add Admins to a Don't Starve Together Server > Add admins to a Don't Starve Together dedicated server: find each player's Klei User ID (KU_), add it to adminlist.txt in the File Manager and restart. To add admins to a FREAKHOSTING Don't Starve Together server, find each player's Klei User ID (it starts with `KU_`), create `adminlist.txt` in `DoNotStarveTogether/config/server/` with one ID per line, and restart the server. Admins can then kick and ban from the scoreboard and run commands in the game console in remote mode (press Ctrl). | Difficulty | Time | Works on | Panel page | | - | - | - | - | | Beginner | 5 to 10 minutes | Every FREAKHOSTING Don't Starve Together server | **Files** | ## Before you start * Log in to the [Game Panel](https://help.freakhosting.com/portals/game-panel/how-to-login-and-access-the-game-panel.md) and open your server. * Have the Klei User ID of every player you want as admin. * The **Game settings** page has no admin list. You add admins with a file. ## How to find your Klei User ID A Klei User ID (KU ID) is the ID of your Klei account. It looks like `KU_xXxXxxxX`. | Platform | How to find it | | - | - | | Steam or WeGame | On the main menu, click **Account** in the lower-left corner. Your ID is on the **USER INFO** page that opens in your browser | | PlayStation, Xbox or Switch | Open **Options** on the main menu, then **More** | Source: [Klei support: how to find your Klei User ID](https://support.klei.com/hc/en-us/articles/5832923019668-DST-How-to-find-your-Klei-User-ID-KUID). ## How to add admins with adminlist.txt **1. Stop the server** [Stop the server](https://help.freakhosting.com/portals/game-panel/how-to-start-stop-and-restart-your-game-server.md) before you edit files. **2. Open the cluster folder** Click **Files** and go to `DoNotStarveTogether/config/server/`. This is the folder that holds `cluster.ini`. See the [File Manager guide](https://help.freakhosting.com/portals/game-panel/how-to-use-the-file-manager.md). **3. Create adminlist.txt** Create a new file called `adminlist.txt`. Add one Klei User ID per line, with nothing else on the line: ```text theme={null} KU_AbC12345 KU_dEf67890 ``` Save the file. **4. Start the server** Start the server. The players in the list are admins the next time they join. If `adminlist.txt` is missing or empty, the only admin is the Klei account the cluster token belongs to. ## How to use admin powers in game | Task | How | | - | - | | Kick a player | Open the scoreboard (player list) in game and use the kick option next to the player | | Run an admin command | Open the console with `~`, press Ctrl to switch to remote mode, then type the command | | Ban by Klei User ID | In remote mode, type `TheNet:Ban("KU_AbC12345")` | | Save the world now | In remote mode, type `c_save()` | Most admin commands only work on a dedicated server when sent in remote mode. See [console commands](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/dont-starve-together/dont-starve-together-server-console-commands.md) for more, including commands you can type straight into the Game Panel console. ## How to ban players with blocklist.txt You can also block players before they join. Create `blocklist.txt` in the same `DoNotStarveTogether/config/server/` folder with one Klei User ID per line, then restart. ## Frequently asked questions ### Why am I not admin on my own DST server? Check that your KU ID is spelled exactly in `adminlist.txt`, including `KU_`, and that the file is in `DoNotStarveTogether/config/server/`. Restart the server after editing it. ### Can I add admins without restarting? Restart after editing `adminlist.txt`. The server reads the list when it starts. ### Is a Steam ID the same as a Klei User ID? No. Don't Starve Together uses the Klei User ID, which always starts with `KU_`. ### Can I run admin commands without joining the game? Yes. Commands typed into the Game Panel console run on the server directly. See [console commands](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/dont-starve-together/dont-starve-together-server-console-commands.md). ## Related guides > [card] [DST server guide](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/dont-starve-together/dont-starve-together-server-hosting-guide.md) > > Every Don't Starve Together page in one place. > [card] [Console commands](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/dont-starve-together/dont-starve-together-server-console-commands.md) > > Save, roll back, announce, kick and ban. > [card] [Name and password](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/dont-starve-together/how-to-change-dont-starve-together-server-name-and-password.md) > > Keep strangers out. > [card] [cluster.ini explained](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/dont-starve-together/dont-starve-together-cluster-ini-settings-explained.md) > > The server's config files. > [card] [File Manager](https://help.freakhosting.com/portals/game-panel/how-to-use-the-file-manager.md) > > Create and edit files. *** > [!NOTE] > > **Tested by the FREAKHOSTING team** on our Game Panel on 3 November 2026 (Don't Starve Together dedicated server, version 761239). Admin file format checked against the official [Don't Starve Wiki dedicated server guide](https://dontstarve.wiki.gg/wiki/Dedicated_Server). Steps may differ slightly if the game changes. > [!NOTE] > > ### Need Extra Help? > > If you encounter any issues, our support team is ready to assist: > > * **Live Chat:** Quick assistance via our website. > * **Support Ticket:** [Open a Ticket](https://freakhosting.com/clientarea/submitticket.php) > * **Discord:** [Join our Community](https://discord.gg/freakhosting) > * **Email:** [support@freakhosting.com](mailto:support@freakhosting.com) > [!TIP] > > ### Save on Your Hosting > > Ready to upgrade your hosting? Use code **KB20** at checkout for **20% off** your first order! *** **Last Updated:** November 2026 This documentation is built and hosted on [Mintlify](https://mintlify.com), a developer documentation platform.