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Authority in Valheim: Admins

Administrative status in Valheim allows players to kick, ban, and force world saves via the in-game console. However, by default, dedicated server admins cannot use “cheats” (like flying or item spawning). This guide covers basic administration and how to unlock full control.
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5 minutesBeginnerJanuary 2026

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Adding Administrative Access

Access is managed through a text file using a player’s unique SteamID64.
  1. Obtain ID: Retrieve the 17-digit SteamID64 (e.g., 76561198000000000).
  2. Access File: Navigate to /.config/unity3d/IronGate/Valheim/.
  3. Edit: Open adminlist.txt and paste the ID on its own line.
  4. Restart: Reboot the server to apply the permissions.

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Core Admin Commands

Press F5 in-game to open the console and use the following:
  • kick [name/ip/userID]: Ejects the player from the session.
  • ban [name/ip/userID]: Permanently blocks the player.
  • save: Forces an immediate world save to disk.

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Unlocking Full Cheats

To enable commands like god or fly on a dedicated server, you must install the “Server Devcommands” mod (by JereKuusela) on both the server and your client. Without this mod, the devcommands toggle is ignored by the server engine.

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Last Updated: January 2026 | Valheim: Admin permissions active.