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Squad admin commands are typed in the in-game admin console, which you open by double-tapping the ~ key, or sent over RCON. You must be listed in Admins.cfg with the right access level, such as kick, ban or changemap. The most used commands are AdminKick, AdminBan, AdminBroadcast, AdminChangeLayer and ListPlayers.

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How to open the Squad admin console

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Be an admin

Add your SteamID64 to Admins.cfg. See add admins.
2

Open the console

In game, double-tap ~. If that key doesn’t work on your keyboard layout, press the all-chat key (J by default), delete the ChatToAll text with Backspace, and the console opens.
3

Type the command

Type the command and press Enter. Use the up and down arrow keys to repeat earlier commands.

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Player commands

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Match and map commands

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Server commands

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Commands every player can use

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How to ban a player in Bans.cfg

You can also ban players by hand in SquadGame/ServerConfig/Bans.cfg while the server is stopped. Each line is <SteamID64>:<expiry>, where the expiry is a Unix timestamp and 0 is permanent. Text after // is a comment. The file must end with an empty line.

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Frequently asked questions

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Why does my Squad admin command do nothing?

Your group in Admins.cfg needs the matching access level, for example ban for AdminBan or changemap for AdminChangeLayer. Restart the server after editing Admins.cfg.

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How do I unban a player on my Squad server?

Stop the server, open SquadGame/ServerConfig/Bans.cfg, delete the line with the player’s SteamID64, save and start the server.

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Can I type admin commands in the panel console?

Use the in-game admin console or an RCON tool. The panel console shows the server log.

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How do I find a player’s ID?

Type ListPlayers in the console. It shows each player’s ID, name and SteamID.

Squad server guide

Every Squad page in one place.

Add admins

Admins.cfg and access levels.

Set up RCON

Run commands remotely.

Map rotation

Layers and voting.

Set a password

Make your server private.
Checked against the official Squad Wiki server administration page on 3 November 2026 (Squad dedicated server v10.6.3). Commands may change with game updates.

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Last Updated: November 2026