How to Add and Manage Admins on Your Don't Starve Together Server

Admins on a Don't Starve Together server have extra power to keep the game running well. They can kick or ban disruptive players, use console commands in-game, and generally help you manage the server while you are playing or away. This guide shows you how to add and remove admins quickly from the RiverHosting panel.

Before you start

• You need an active Don't Starve Together server with RiverHosting. If you do not have one yet, visit riverhosting.com to get started.
• You need the Klei ID of the player you want to make an admin. This is a unique identifier tied to each player's Klei (the game developer) account, not their Steam name.
• Your server does not need to be stopped before making these changes, but a restart is recommended after editing the admin list so the changes take full effect.

1. How to find and open the Admins and Access page

1. Log in to the RiverHosting panel at panel.riverhosting.com.
2. Click on your Don't Starve Together server to open its management page.
3. In the left-hand menu, look for the Admins & Access page and click it.

2. How to add a new admin

1. On the Admins & Access page, you will see a field or list for adding admin Klei IDs.
2. Enter the Klei ID of the player you want to promote to admin. It should follow the format KU_xxxxxxxx.
3. Save your changes using the button on the page.
4. Restart your server so the new admin entry takes effect. You can do this from the Console page using the restart button, or by stopping and starting the server.

3. How to remove an admin

1. Go back to the Admins & Access page in the left-hand menu.
2. Find the Klei ID of the admin you want to remove from the list.
3. Delete or remove their entry from the list.
4. Save your changes.
5. Restart the server to apply the update.

4. How to give someone panel access instead

If you want a trusted person to be able to manage your server from the RiverHosting panel, such as starting, stopping, or adjusting settings, you can add them as a subuser. This is separate from in-game admin rights.

1. In the left-hand menu, click Users.
2. Enter the email address of the person you want to invite.
3. Choose which panel permissions you want them to have.
4. Send the invitation. They will receive an email to accept it.

Troubleshooting

• The admin cannot use console commands in-game. Make sure you restarted the server after saving the Klei ID. Changes to the admin list usually only apply after a full server restart.
• The Klei ID does not seem to work. Check that the ID starts with KU_ and contains no extra spaces before or after it. Copy and paste rather than typing it manually.
• The Admins and Access page is not visible. Confirm your server is running Don't Starve Together and not a different game. If you recently switched games using Game Changer, the menu may have updated.
• The player says they still do not have admin access after a restart. Ask them to fully disconnect from the server and reconnect. In-game admin status is sometimes only applied on a fresh connection.

Need help?

If you run into any issues adding admins or managing your Don't Starve Together server, the RiverHosting support team is ready to help.