# 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](/my-game-servers) 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.
> [!WARNING]
> 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.