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How to Add an Admin on Your Empyrion: Galactic Survival Server

How to Add an Admin on Your Empyrion: Galactic Survival Server

Add an admin to an Empyrion: Galactic Survival server

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Apr 15, 2026

Admins on Empyrion servers are configured in the adminconfig.yaml file located in the Saves folder.

Add an admin entry

  1. Stop the server
    Stop your server via the dashboard.

  2. Connect via SFTP
    Connect to your server via SFTP.

  3. Open adminconfig.yaml
    Open the file:

    /Saves/adminconfig.yaml
    
  4. Add the entry
    Add your player under the Elevated: section. Replace the SteamID64 and the desired permission level:

    Elevated:
      - Id: 76561198000000001
        Permission: 9
    

    You can find your SteamID64 using the linked guide.

  5. Start the server
    Save the file and start your server via the dashboard.

Permission levels

Value Role
3 GameMaster
6 Moderator
9 Admin
Written byEmeraldHost Team
Last updated on Oct 2, 2026 Edit on GitHub

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