How to Add and Manage Admins on Your 7 Days To Die Server

Running a 7 Days To Die server with friends or an open community means you will eventually need trusted people who can help manage the game. Admins can kick or ban rule-breakers, run server commands, and keep things running smoothly while you are offline.

The RiverHosting panel gives you a dedicated page to manage admins and their permission levels without needing to edit any config files by hand.

Before you start

• You need an active 7 Days To Die server on RiverHosting. If you do not have one yet, visit riverhosting.com to get started.
• Log in to the RiverHosting panel at panel.riverhosting.com.
• You will need the Steam ID of each player you want to promote to admin. You can find a player's Steam ID by searching their Steam profile URL on a site like SteamID.io, or by asking them to share it with you.
• Your server must be running for admin changes to take effect when players next connect.

1. Open the Admins and Permissions page

1. Log in to the RiverHosting panel.
2. Click on your 7 Days To Die server from the server list.
3. In the left-hand menu, click Admins & Permissions.

This page shows all currently listed admins along with their Steam ID and assigned permission level. From here you can add new admins, adjust existing ones, and remove people who no longer need elevated access.

2. Add a new admin

1. On the Admins & Permissions page, find the option to add a new entry.
2. Enter the player's Steam ID in the provided field. Make sure you use the correct Steam ID format (a 17-digit number starting with 7656).
3. Set the permission level you want to assign. A value of 0 gives full access, while 100 is a good starting point for a trusted moderator.
4. Save the entry.

3. Change a permission level for an existing admin

1. On the Admins & Permissions page, find the admin entry you want to update.
2. Edit the permission level field and enter the new value.
3. Save the change.

The updated permission will apply the next time that player connects to the server, or after a server restart.

4. Remove an admin

1. On the Admins & Permissions page, find the entry for the admin you want to remove.
2. Click the remove or delete option next to their entry.
3. Confirm the removal if prompted.

5. Restart your server to apply changes

After making any changes to your admin list, a restart ensures everything is applied cleanly.

1. Click Console in the left-hand menu.
2. Click the Restart button at the top of the page.
3. Wait for the server to come back online before players reconnect.

Troubleshooting

• The admin cannot use commands after being added. Make sure the permission level is set correctly. A value of 1000 is the same as a regular player and grants no extra access. Lower the value to give more permissions.
• I entered a Steam ID but it was not accepted. Double-check that the Steam ID is a 17-digit number starting with 7656. Profile URLs and usernames are not the same as a Steam ID.
• The admin list looks correct but changes are not working in-game. Try restarting the server fully from the Console page. Some changes only take effect after a clean restart.
• I cannot find the Admins and Permissions page. Make sure you are viewing the correct server in the panel. The page is listed in the left-hand menu specifically for 7 Days To Die servers.
• A removed admin still has access. If the player was connected during the removal, restart the server to fully apply the change.

Need help?

If you are having trouble adding admins or anything else is not working as expected, the RiverHosting support team is ready to help.