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# How to Add an Admin to Your Server

> > Empower trusted players - This guide shows you how to add and remove admins (operators) on your Hytale server, giving them access to powerful management co...

## Grant Operator Permissions for Server Management & Moderation

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> **Empower trusted players** - This guide shows you how to add and remove admins (operators) on your Hytale server, giving them access to powerful management commands.

| Reading Time | Difficulty | Last Updated |
| :----------: | :--------: | :----------: |
|   3 minutes  |  Beginner  | January 2026 |

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## Quick Navigation

| Section                                   | What You'll Learn     |
| :---------------------------------------- | :-------------------- |
| [What Can Admins Do](#what-can-admins-do) | Permissions overview  |
| [Add an Admin](#add-an-admin)             | Grant operator access |
| [Remove an Admin](#remove-an-admin)       | Revoke permissions    |
| [Command Reference](#command-reference)   | All op commands       |

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## What Can Admins Do?

Admins (operators) have access to powerful commands for managing your server:

| Capability        | Description                           |
| :---------------- | :------------------------------------ |
| Player Management | Kick, ban, mute players               |
| World Management  | Teleport, spawn items, modify terrain |
| Server Commands   | Access all administrative commands    |
| Moderation        | Enforce rules and manage behavior     |
| Whitelist Bypass  | Join even when whitelist is enabled   |

> \[!CAUTION]
>
> ### Security Warning
>
> Only grant admin access to **trusted players**. Admins have full control over the server and can potentially cause damage if permissions are misused.

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## Add an Admin

You can add admins using the server console or in-game commands.

### Via Server Console (Recommended)

This method works even if no admins currently exist on the server.

| Step | Action                                       |
| :--: | :------------------------------------------- |
|   1  | Log in to your **Game Server Control Panel** |
|   2  | Navigate to the **Console** tab              |
|   3  | Enter the command: `op add <playername>`     |
|   4  | Press **Enter**                              |

**Example:**

```
op add Steve
```

### Via In-Game (Requires Existing Admin)

If you already have admin access, run the command in-game:

```
/op add <playername>
```

<Tip>
  > Commands entered in the **server console** do not require a leading slash (`/`). In-game commands do require the slash.
</Tip>

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## Remove an Admin

To revoke a player's admin permissions:

### Via Server Console

```
op remove <playername>
```

### Via In-Game

```
/op remove <playername>
```

**Example:**

```
op remove Steve
```

<Note>
  > Changes take effect immediately. The player will lose admin access as soon as the command is executed.
</Note>

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## Command Reference

| Command              | Description                       |
| :------------------- | :-------------------------------- |
| `op add <player>`    | Grant admin/operator permissions  |
| `op remove <player>` | Revoke admin/operator permissions |

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## Permissions File Location

Admin permissions are stored in a JSON file on your server:

| File               | Location              |
| :----------------- | :-------------------- |
| `permissions.json` | Server root directory |

### Manual Editing (Advanced)

You can also edit `permissions.json` directly:

```json theme={null}
{
  "operators": [
    "PlayerOne",
    "PlayerTwo"
  ]
}
```

> \[!IMPORTANT]
> If editing the file manually, **stop the server first** to prevent conflicts. Restart the server after saving changes.

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## Best Practices

| Practice                 | Reason                               |
| :----------------------- | :----------------------------------- |
| Limit admin count        | Fewer admins = less risk             |
| Use trusted players only | Admins have full control             |
| Document who has access  | Track permissions for accountability |
| Review regularly         | Remove inactive admins               |

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## Troubleshooting

### Command Not Working

| Issue                  | Solution                            |
| :--------------------- | :---------------------------------- |
| Player name misspelled | Check exact username                |
| Using slash in console | Remove the `/` prefix in console    |
| Missing slash in-game  | Add `/` prefix for in-game commands |

### Admin Cannot Use Commands

| Issue                | Solution                         |
| :------------------- | :------------------------------- |
| Not properly added   | Re-run `op add <name>`           |
| Server not restarted | Some changes may require restart |

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## Additional Resources

| Resource                | Link                                              |
| :---------------------- | :------------------------------------------------ |
| Official Hytale Website | [hytale.com](https://hytale.com/)                 |
| Hytale Support Portal   | [support.hytale.com](https://support.hytale.com/) |

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