How to Set Up Admin Permissions

To manage your Terraria server, kick players, or save the world manually, you need to set up Admin Permissions. Terraria uses an in-game authorization system or console passwords to grant privileges.

Method 1: Using the In-Game /auth command

When the server starts for the first time, a random setup code is printed in the server console.

Check your server console logs inside the Lobby Maker Panel to retrieve the code.
Join the server with your character.
Open the chat and type the following:

  /auth <setup-code>

If correct, you will be promoted to admin.

Method 2: Defining Admin Users in the config

You can configure permanent admin accounts by editing the user lists.

Never share your server's setup code or auth credentials with anyone. Admin accounts have full control over the world, including the ability to delete items and trigger hardmode.

Useful Admin Commands

Here are some common commands you can now run directly in-game:

/kick <player> - Kicks a player from the server.
/ban <player> - Bans a player from the server.
/save - Forces an immediate world save.
/exit - Saves the world and stops the server.