> ## 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 Become Admin on Your Unturned Server > How to make yourself admin on an Unturned server: add Owner to Commands.dat while the server is stopped, or type admin in the console. To become admin on your FREAKHOSTING Unturned server, stop the server, open `Commands.dat` from **Game settings** (**Commands.dat: open the raw file**), add the line `Owner 76561198000000000` with your own SteamID64, save and start the server. The owner always has admin rights. To make another player admin while they are online, type `admin PlayerName` in the panel console. | Difficulty | Time | Works on | Panel pages | | - | - | - | - | | Beginner | 5 minutes | Every FREAKHOSTING Unturned server | **Game settings**, **Console**, **Files** | ## Before you start You need your **SteamID64**, a 17-digit number that starts with `7656`. In the Steam client, click your account name and open **Account details**; the number is shown under your account name. If your Steam profile has no custom address, the number is also at the end of your profile link. ## How to set yourself as the server owner **1. Stop the server** [Stop the server](https://help.freakhosting.com/portals/game-panel/how-to-start-stop-and-restart-your-game-server.md). `Owner` is a startup command, so it only works when the server reads `Commands.dat` at start. **2. Open Commands.dat** Open **Game settings** and click **Commands.dat: open the raw file**. You can also open `Servers/PterodactylUnturned/Server/Commands.dat` in the [File Manager](https://help.freakhosting.com/portals/game-panel/how-to-use-the-file-manager.md). **3. Add the Owner line** Add a new line with `Owner` and your SteamID64, then save: ```text theme={null} Owner 76561198000000000 ``` **4. Start the server and join** Start the server and join. You now have admin rights and can use admin commands in chat with `/`. There is only one owner. To give admin rights to more people, use the `admin` command. ## How to make another player admin While the server is running and the player is online, type this in the [console](https://help.freakhosting.com/portals/game-panel/how-to-use-the-server-console.md): ```text theme={null} admin PlayerName ``` As an admin you can also type `/admin PlayerName` in chat. The rights are saved, so the player stays admin after a restart. | Command | What it does | Example | | - | - | - | | `admin ` | Gives a player admin rights | `admin Nelson` | | `unadmin ` | Takes admin rights away | `unadmin Nelson` | | `admins` | Lists all admins | `admins` | | `Owner ` | Sets the owner (`Commands.dat` only) | `Owner 76561198000000000` | | `Hide_Admins` | Hides the admin label from players (`Commands.dat` only) | `Hide_Admins` | ## How to turn on cheat commands Some game commands, such as `/give`, `/vehicle` and `/experience`, are cheat commands. They only work for admins when `Cheats` is in `Commands.dat`: ```text theme={null} Cheats ``` Add the line while the server is stopped, then start it. RocketMod's own commands, such as `/v` and `/i`, don't need `Cheats`. See [spawning vehicles](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/unturned/spawning-vehicles.md). ## Admins and RocketMod RocketMod is installed on our servers. Admins can use every RocketMod command. For moderators who shouldn't have full admin rights, use a RocketMod group instead and give it only the commands they need. See [RocketMod permissions](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/unturned/setting-up-permissions-in-rocketmod-unturned.md). ## Frequently asked questions ### Why doesn't my Owner line work? The server was probably running when you saved, or the SteamID64 is wrong. Check it is 17 digits, stop the server, save `Commands.dat` again and start it. ### Can I add admins by editing a file? The game stores admins in `Server/Adminlist.dat`, which is not a text file. Use the `admin` command instead. ### Why does @admin not work in chat? On our servers RocketMod handles chat commands and only reacts to `/`. Type `/admin PlayerName`. ### How do I remove an admin? Type `unadmin PlayerName` in the console. To change the owner, edit or remove the `Owner` line while the server is stopped. ## Related guides > [card] [Unturned server guide](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/unturned/unturned-server-hosting-guide.md) > > Every Unturned page in one place. > [card] [Server commands](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/unturned/unturned-server-commands.md) > > Every common command. > [card] [Spawn vehicles](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/unturned/spawning-vehicles.md) > > /v and vehicle IDs. > [card] [RocketMod permissions](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/unturned/setting-up-permissions-in-rocketmod-unturned.md) > > Groups for moderators. > [card] [Use the console](https://help.freakhosting.com/portals/game-panel/how-to-use-the-server-console.md) > > Send commands from the panel. *** > [!NOTE] > > **Tested by the FREAKHOSTING team** on our Game Panel on 2 November 2026 (Unturned 3.26.3.13 with RocketMod 4.9.3.18). Commands checked against the [official Unturned server guide](https://docs.smartlydressedgames.com/en/stable/servers/server-hosting.html) and the [Unturned Wiki command list](https://unturned.wiki.gg/Commands). Steps may differ slightly if the game changes. > [!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.