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# How to Use Admin Commands & Moderation in ETS2

> Maintain a professional convoy environment on your Euro Truck Simulator 2 server. Learn how to use administrative commands to moderate disruptive drivers.

## Policing the European Highways

Effective moderation is essential for maintaining a professional and enjoyable convoy environment in Euro Truck Simulator 2 (ETS2). As a server administrator, you are equipped with the authority to remove disruptive drivers who intentionally block arterial roads, cause synchronized accidents, or violate your community's behavioral standards. This guide walk you through the essential tools and protocols for keeping your highways safe.

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## Executive Control Commands

Administrative actions are executed directly through the in-game chat interface or the developer console. To target a specific driver, you must first identify their unique **Player ID**.

### Essential Command Registry

| Command      | Action                | Technical Result                                                      |
| :----------- | :-------------------- | :-------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| `/kick <ID>` | Tactical Removal      | Instantly disconnects the target from the current session.            |
| `/ban <ID>`  | Permanent Restriction | Disconnects and prevents the target from rejoining the server.        |
| `/blacklist` | Data Audit            | Generates a list of all currently restricted SteamIDs in the console. |

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## Identifying Disruptive Drivers

Follow these steps to retrieve the necessary identifiers for moderation.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open the Roster">
    Press the **TAB** key to reveal the real-time player list.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Locate Numeric ID">
    Note the specific numeric ID displayed adjacent to the offender's name.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Verification via Chat">
    Alternatively, press **Y** to open the chat window. The player's ID is automatically prepended to every message they broadcast, ensuring you target the correct individual.
  </Step>
</Steps>

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## Establishing Permanent Authority

To grant persistent administrative rights to your staff members, you must register them within the server core configuration.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Access Configuration">
    Log in to the [Game Panel](https://games.freakhosting.com), navigate to the **Files** tab, and open the `server_config.sii` file.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Update Moderator Registry">
    Locate the `moderator_list` array. Add the **SteamID64** of each staff member as a new entry.
  </Step>

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

<Warning>
  ### Tactical Command Execution

  Initializing a kick or ban while a player is in high-speed motion will cause their truck to vanish instantaneously. This can create a significant physics hazard for any drivers following closely behind. Whenever possible, we recommend waiting until the target has reached a lower velocity or a complete stop before executing moderation commands to protect the immersion of other participants.
</Warning>

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  **Last Updated:** January 2026 | **ETS2:** Moderation tools active.
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