# 7 Days to Die Admin Setup (`serveradmin.xml`)
Learn how to assign player permission levels and admin roles on a 7 Days to Die dedicated server.
---
## 1. Setting Up `serveradmin.xml`
1. Open your 7 Days to Die server directory.
2. Locate and open **`serveradmin.xml`** in a text editor.
3. Under the `<users>` section, add your SteamID64 with permission level `0` (full admin):
```xml
<users>
<user platform="Steam" userid="76561198000000000" name="YourName" permission_level="0" />
</users>
```
4. Save the file. Changes reload automatically or after server restart.
---
## 2. In-Game Admin Console
1. Press **F1** in-game to open the console.
2. Useful console commands:
* `admin add <SteamID64> <level>` — Grants admin permission level.
* `kick <player> "reason"` — Kicks a player.
* `ban add <player> <duration> <unit> "reason"` — Bans a player.
* `save-world` — Manually saves world state.