How to Add an Admin to Your Terraria tModLoader Server

Admins in Terraria tModLoader are set up using an authentication code that is displayed in the server console when the server starts.

Set Up Admin via Auth Code

1. Start the server
   Start your server via the dashboard.

2. Read the auth code
   Open the server console in the dashboard. On startup, an authentication code will be displayed, e.g.:

   To enable cheats, type in the command 'auth <code>'
   

   Note down this code.

3. Join the server
   Join your server as a player.

4. Enter the auth command
   Enter the following command in the in-game chat:

   /auth <code>
   

   Replace <code> with the auth code from the server console.

5. Set a password (optional)
   After successful authentication, you can set a permanent password:

   /password <new_password>
   

   With this password, you can log in as admin in the future without needing the auth code.