Authority Management: TShock Groups
TShock utilizes a robust grouping system that allows you to assign specific permissions to different sets of players. By default, players are divided into basic roles, but you can create infinitely complex hierarchies for VIPs, Moderators, and Admins.
| Reading Time | Difficulty | Last Updated |
|---|---|---|
| 6 minutes | Intermediate | January 2026 |
Core Group Hierarchy
By default, TShock provides the following groups:guest: Unregistered players who can usually explore but not build (if protection is active).default: Players who have used/register. This is the standard survivor role.admin: Moderators with access to basic kick/ban commands.superadmin: The server owner. This group has the*permission, giving them control over every command.
Essential Group Commands
Use these commands in your console or in-game chat (as SuperAdmin):/group add [name] [parent]: Creates a new group that inherits permissions from another.- Example:
/group add vip default
- Example:
/group addperm [group] [permission]: Adds a specific power to a group.- Example:
/group addperm vip tshock.teleport
- Example:
/user group [player] [group]: Moves a specific player into a rank.- Example:
/user group Steve admin
- Example:
Support Channels
If you need assistance or have any questions, please contact our support team:- Live Chat: Available on our website
- Website Ticket: Submit a Ticket
- Discord: Join our Community
- Email: [email protected]
Last Updated: January 2026 | Terraria: TShock permissions active.