> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://help.freakhosting.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # How to Add Admins to Your Squad Server (Admins.cfg) > Add admins to your Squad server by editing Admins.cfg: create a group with access levels, add Admin=SteamID64:Group lines, restart and use the admin console. To add an admin to your Squad server, stop the server, open `SquadGame/ServerConfig/Admins.cfg` in **Files** and add a line `Admin=:`, for example `Admin=76561198000000000:Admin`. The group must be defined in the same file with a `Group=` line. Save, start the server, and the admin opens the admin console in game by double-tapping `~`. | Difficulty | Time | Works on | File | | - | - | - | - | | Beginner | 5 minutes | Every FREAKHOSTING Squad server | `SquadGame/ServerConfig/Admins.cfg` | ## Before you start * Find the SteamID64 of each admin. It is a 17-digit number that starts with `7656`. * [Stop the server](https://help.freakhosting.com/portals/game-panel/how-to-start-stop-and-restart-your-game-server.md) before editing config files. ## How Admins.cfg works `Admins.cfg` has two kinds of lines: | Line | Format | Example | | - | - | - | | Group | `Group=:` | `Group=Admin:kick,ban,changemap` | | Admin | `Admin=:` | `Admin=76561198000000000:Admin // Alex` | Text after `//` is a comment, useful for noting who the ID belongs to. Your server comes with two groups and no admins: ```ini theme={null} Group=Admin:kick,ban,changemap Group=Moderator:kick,ban ``` ![Squad SquadGame/ServerConfig folder with Admins.cfg, Server.cfg, Rcon.cfg and other config files](https://mintcdn.com/freakhostingltd/m3ZOEtGPuZd9DW2_/images/games/squad/squad-serverconfig-files.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=m3ZOEtGPuZd9DW2_\&q=85\&s=1f018962108108c4e571d90ba84671db) Squad ServerConfig folder in the File Manager ## How to add an admin to your Squad server **1. Open Admins.cfg** Open your server, click **Files** and go to `SquadGame/ServerConfig/`. Open `Admins.cfg`. **2. Choose or create a group** Use `Admin` or `Moderator`, or add your own group, for example `Group=SeniorAdmin:changemap,pause,kick,ban,cameraman,reserve,teamchange,forceteamchange,canseeadminchat`. **3. Add the admin** Add one line per person at the end of the file: `Admin=76561198000000000:SeniorAdmin // Alex`. **4. Save and start** Save the file and start the server. **5. Test in game** Join the server and double-tap `~` to open the admin console. With the default `Admin` group (`changemap`) you can, for example, set the next layer with `AdminSetNextLayer AlBasrah_AAS_v1`. See the [admin commands list](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/squad/squad-admin-commands-list.md). ## Squad admin access levels | Access level | What it allows | | - | - | | `changemap` | Change the map (layer) | | `pause` | Pause the match | | `cheat` | Use server cheat commands | | `private` | Password-protect the server | | `balance` | Ignore team balance rules | | `kick` | Kick players | | `ban` | Ban players | | `config` | Change server config | | `cameraman` | Admin spectator camera | | `immune` | Can't be kicked or banned | | `manageserver` | Shut down the server | | `featuretest` | Developer test features | | `reserve` | Use a reserved slot | | `demos` | Server-side demo recording commands | | `clientdemos` | Client-side demo recording only | | `debug` | Admin stats command and debug information | | `teamchange` | Unlimited team changes | | `forceteamchange` | Use the force team change command | | `canseeadminchat` | See admin chat, team-kill and admin-join messages | Give only the access levels each person needs. `cheat`, `config` and `manageserver` are best kept for the server owner. ## Frequently asked questions ### Why don't my admin commands work? Check that the SteamID64 is correct, that the group name in the `Admin=` line matches a `Group=` line exactly, and that you restarted the server after saving. ### How do I give a player a reserved slot without admin powers? Create a group with only `reserve`, for example `Group=Whitelist:reserve`, and add the player to it. Set the number of reserved slots with **Reserved Slots** on **Startup**. ### Can I load admins from a URL? Yes. `RemoteAdminListHosts.cfg` takes one URL per line, each pointing to an admin file in the same format as `Admins.cfg`. ### How do I remove an admin? Delete their `Admin=` line, save and restart the server. ## Related guides > [card] [Squad server guide](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/squad/squad-server-hosting-guide.md) > > Every Squad page in one place. > [card] [Admin commands](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/squad/squad-admin-commands-list.md) > > Kick, ban, change layer and more. > [card] [Set up RCON](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/squad/how-to-set-up-rcon-on-your-squad-server.md) > > Run commands from outside the game. > [card] [Getting started](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/squad/getting-started-with-your-squad-server.md) > > First setup and joining. > [card] [File Manager](https://help.freakhosting.com/portals/game-panel/how-to-use-the-file-manager.md) > > Edit files in the panel. *** > [!NOTE] > > **Tested by the FREAKHOSTING team** on our Game Panel on 3 November 2026 (Squad dedicated server v10.6.3). Steps may differ slightly if the game changes. Access levels checked against the [official Squad Wiki](https://squad.fandom.com/wiki/Server_Configuration). > [!NOTE] > > ### Need Extra Help? > > If you encounter any issues, our support team is ready to assist: > > * **Live Chat:** Quick assistance via our website. > * **Support Ticket:** [Open a Ticket](https://freakhosting.com/clientarea/submitticket.php) > * **Discord:** [Join our Community](https://discord.gg/freakhosting) > * **Email:** [support@freakhosting.com](mailto:support@freakhosting.com) > [!TIP] > > ### Save on Your Hosting > > Ready to upgrade your hosting? Use code **KB20** at checkout for **20% off** your first order! *** **Last Updated:** November 2026 This documentation is built and hosted on [Mintlify](https://mintlify.com), a developer documentation platform.