Valheim Admin Setup & Console Commands

Learn how to assign admin privileges on a Valheim dedicated server and use developer/admin console commands.

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1. Setting Up `adminlist.txt`

1. Locate your SteamID64 (17 digits). 2. Access your Valheim server directory. 3. Open or create the file named adminlist.txt in the root world/save folder. 4. Add your SteamID64 on a new line:

   76561198000000000

5. Save the file and restart your server.

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2. Enabling In-Game Console

1. Right-click Valheim in Steam > select Properties. 2. Under Launch Options, type -console. 3. Launch Valheim. In-game, press F5 to open the command console.

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3. Essential Admin Commands

kick [Name/IP/SteamID] — Kicks a player.
ban [Name/IP/SteamID] — Bans a player.
unban [SteamID] — Unbans a player.
banned — Lists all banned players.
ping — Displays server latency.
save — Forces an immediate server save.

Valheim Admin Setup & Console Commands