How to Add an Admin on Your Empyrion: Galactic Survival Server

Admins on Empyrion servers are configured in the adminconfig.yaml file located in the Saves folder.

Add an admin entry

1. Stop the server
   Stop your server via the dashboard.

2. Connect via SFTP
   Connect to your server via SFTP.

3. Open adminconfig.yaml
   Open the file:

   /Saves/adminconfig.yaml

4. Add the entry
   Add your player under the Elevated: section. Replace the SteamID64 and the desired permission level:

   Elevated:
     - Id: 76561198801452050
       Permission: 9

   You can find your SteamID64 using the linked guide.

5. Start the server
   Save the file and start your server via the dashboard.

Permission levels

Value	Role
3	GameMaster
6	Moderator
9	Admin

Tip

If no admin is configured yet, a logged-in player can use the initadmin command in-game to become the initial admin. They can then add further admins via the adminconfig.yaml file.

Note

Changes to adminconfig.yaml only take effect after a server restart.