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# How to Configure Server Admin in Sons of the Forest

> Configure admin passwords, owner credentials, and permissions on your Sons of the Forest server using the JSON configuration file and SteamID system.

## Server Authority: Admin Setup

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> Sons of the Forest dedicated servers use a streamlined permission system based on administrative passwords. By configuring an "Admin Password," you grant yourself the ability to execute world-management commands and manage player connections directly from the in-game client.

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

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## Initialization

1. **Stop Server:** Ensure your server is offline before modifying JSON files.
2. **Locate Config:** Open the `/userdata/dedicatedserver.cfg` file using the FREAKHOSTING File Manager.
3. **Set Password:** Find the line `"AdminPassword": ""` and enter your desired secure phrase between the quotes.
   * *Example:* `"AdminPassword": "MySecretPassword123!"`

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## Authenticating In-Game

Once the server is back online, follow these steps to claim your administrative rights:

1. Join your server as a normal player.
2. Open the **F1** console (requires [Cheatstick Activation](/games/sons-of-the-forest/console-commands-cheatstick) first).
3. Type the following command: `/adminlogin {YourPassword}`.
4. If successful, you will receive more strong options within the F1 menu to kick, ban, or teleport players.

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<Note>
  ### SteamID Authorization

  Advanced users can also authorize themselves by adding their 17-digit SteamID64 to the `"Owners"` array in the configuration file, allowing for automatic admin status every time they connect without needing to type a password.
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  **Last Updated:** January 2026 | **Sons of the Forest:** Admin config verified.
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