How to Manage the Admin List in Valheim

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Authority in Valheim: Admins

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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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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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