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# How to Set Up Admins in Sons of the Forest

> Grant admin privileges on your Sons of the Forest server by configuring the SteamID whitelist to authorize specific players as owners and administrators.

## Authority Management: Server Admins

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> Administrative rights in Sons of the Forest grant you the power to bypass standard survival restrictions, execute developer console commands, and moderate the player community via kicks and bans. There are two primary methods for establishing these rights: the Whitelist system (for persistent rights) and the Password system (for temporary access).

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|   5 minutes  |  Beginner  | January 2026 |

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## The Whitelist Method (Persistent)

This is the most secure method for defining long-term server owners.

1. **Identify ID:** Obtain your 17-digit SteamID64 (e.g., `76561198...`).
2. **Access Files:** Navigate to your `/userdata/` directory via the Freakhosting File Manager.
3. **Edit Whitelist:** Open the `ownerswhitelist.txt` file.
4. **Input:** Paste your SteamID64 on a new line. Save the file.
5. **Relog:** When you next connect to the server, the engine will automatically recognize you as an "Owner," granting you full access to the [F1 Console](/games/sons-of-the-forest/console-commands-cheatstick).

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## Enabling Cheat Mode

Granting admin rights allows you to open the console, but the commands themselves may still be locked if the server is in "Pure" mode.

* **Config Path:** `/userdata/dedicatedservergameplay.json`
* **Variable:** `"GameSetting.V.CheatsMode": true`
* **Utility:** This must be set to `true` to enable building hacks, godmode, and item spawning.

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<Note>
  ### Security Warning

  Setting `CheatsMode` to true enables administrative commands for any user you have granted ownership or moderator status. Be extremely selective with whom you add to your `ownerswhitelist.txt`, as there is currently no "permission tier" system-every owner has full destructive power over the world.
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  **Last Updated:** January 2026 | **Sons of the Forest:** Admin hierarchy active.
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