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How to Assign Ranks on Your SCP: Secret Laboratory Server

How to Assign Ranks on Your SCP: Secret Laboratory Server

Assign ranks on a SCP: Secret Laboratory server

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Apr 15, 2026

Using the config_remoteadmin.txt file you can grant players admin, moderator or owner rights on your server.

Assign a rank

  1. Find out the Game Port
    Open the dashboard of your server and note the Game Port shown under Overview.

  2. Stop the server
    Stop your server via the dashboard.

  3. Connect via SFTP
    Connect to your server via SFTP.

  4. Open the configuration file
    Open the following file – replace <Port> with your Game Port:

    /.config/SCP Secret Laboratory/config/<Port>/config_remoteadmin.txt
    
  5. Add an entry to the Members section
    Find the Members: section and add your player using the following format:

    Members:
    - '76561198000000001@steam: owner'
    

    Replace the SteamID64 with your player's ID and set the desired rank (e.g. owner, admin, moderator). You can find your SteamID64 using the linked guide.

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

Default roles

Role Description
owner Full access to all features
admin Extensive admin rights
moderator Limited moderation rights
Written byEmeraldHost Team
Last updated on Oct 2, 2026 Edit on GitHub

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