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Project Zomboid admin commands are typed in the in-game chat with a slash, such as /godmode -true, or in the panel Console without the slash. To make a player admin, type setaccesslevel "PlayerName" admin in the panel console; the player then leaves and rejoins. /invisible -true hides you from zombies, /godmode -true makes you invincible and /teleport "PlayerName" takes you to a player.

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How to make someone admin

1

Open the console

Open your server and click Console.
2

Set the access level

Type the command and press Enter:
3

Rejoin

The player leaves and joins again to get the new rights.
You can also join with the admin account from the Startup page: Admin Username and Admin Password.

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Access levels (roles)

In Build 42 the built-in roles are, from least to most rights: User, Priority, Observer, GM, Moderator and Admin. Each role can do everything the one before it can, plus more. Set one with setaccesslevel "PlayerName" <role>, for example moderator.

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Admin commands list

Type /help in the game to see the exact list for your version.

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How to go invisible as admin

Type /invisible -true in chat. Zombies ignore you until you type /invisible -false. Combine it with /godmode -true and /noclip "YourName" -true to inspect bases or watch players safely.

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Frequently asked questions

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Do I need a slash in the server console?

No. In the panel Console, type commands without the slash, for example save. In the in-game chat, use the slash.

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How do I stop the server safely?

Type quit in the console, or /quit in chat as admin. It saves the world first. You can also use Stop in the panel.

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Why does a command say I don’t have permission?

Your access level is too low. Check the Lowest role column and raise your level with setaccesslevel from the console.

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Getting started

Admin password and first start.

Safehouses and factions

Safehouse rules.

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Server settings explained

Every section of Game settings.
Tested by the FREAKHOSTING team on 30 October 2026 (Project Zomboid Build 42 on our Game Panel). Steps may differ slightly if the game or its mods change.

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Last Updated: October 2026