# 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:
```text
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.