How to Become an Admin on your Sons of the Forest Server

In Sons of the Forest, administrators are given special permissions that let them fine-tune and oversee the server’s gameplay experience. As an admin, you can control various settings, including enemy activity, item distribution, and environmental conditions. Admin access is assigned to Steam accounts defined in the server’s configuration files.

Adding Admins via Server Files

Follow these steps to add yourself or another player as an administrator:

1. Log in to your Nodecraft account and locate your dashboard.

2. Select your Sons of the Forest server panel.

Note: Always stop your server before making configuration changes to ensure that all updates are saved correctly.

3. Navigate to the Server Files tab.
4. Locate and Edit the file named ownedwhitelist.txt found inside the /saves folder.

5. On a new line, enter the player’s SteamID64. Each admin should be listed on a separate line.

Note: If you’re unsure how to find a user’s SteamID64, you can use a Steam ID lookup tool such as https://steamid.io.

6. Click Save once you’ve added all the desired Steam IDs.

7. Restart your server to apply the changes.

Troubleshooting

If your admin permissions are not working, try the following steps:

• Verify the SteamID64:

  Make sure you used the correct SteamID64 (a 17-digit number). Shorter or custom IDs will not work.

• Check File Location:

  Confirm that the ownedwhitelist.txt file is inside the correct /saves directory for your server’s active world.

• Ensure Proper Formatting:

  Each SteamID should be placed on its own line, with no commas, spaces, or extra characters.

• Restart the Server:

  Changes will not take effect until the server has been restarted after saving the file.

• Confirm You’re Logged Into the Correct Steam Account:

  Admin privileges only apply to the Steam account listed in the configuration. Double-check you’re using the same account in-game.

• Server Cache Delay:

  Occasionally, admin status might take a few minutes to register after joining the server. Try reconnecting if it doesn’t apply immediately.

Conclusion

Becoming an admin in Sons of the Forest gives you full control over your world, allowing you to manage gameplay, enforce rules, and enhance the overall experience for players. Once your SteamID64 is correctly added to the ownedwhitelist.txt file and the server is restarted, you’ll have access to all admin commands and controls.

If you still encounter issues after following the troubleshooting steps, double-check your file paths and IDs, or reach out to your hosting provider’s support team for further assistance.

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