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# How to Manage the Admin List in Valheim

> Grant admin privileges on your Valheim server by editing the admin list. Learn console commands for banning, kicking, and managing your Viking community.

## 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.

| Reading Time | Difficulty | Last Updated |
| :----------: | :--------: | :----------: |
|   5 minutes  |  Beginner  | January 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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<Tip>
  ### 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.
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