The Bus uses a rank system with four levels. You can assign ranks via PlayerData.json or via commands in-game. In addition, the admin password protects access to the admin menu.
Rank System
| Rank | Description |
|---|---|
| Owner | Highest level |
| Admin | Access to the admin menu without re-entering the password |
| Moderator | Highlighted in chat like admins |
| User | No additional permissions |
How to Assign Ranks via PlayerData.json
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Stop server
Stop your server in the dashboard. -
Connect via SFTP
Connect to your server via SFTP. -
Open file
Open the file/TheBus/Saved/PlayerData.json. -
Change rank
Find the entry of the desired player and set the value of the field holding their rank to"Owner","Admin"or"Moderator". Leave all other values of the entry unchanged. -
Start server
Save the file and start your server again.
How to Open the Admin Menu with the Admin Password
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Open admin menu
Open the pause menu in-game and select the admin menu. -
Enter admin password
Enter your server's admin password. This gives you access to the admin menu. It does not give you a rank – you assign ranks viaPlayerData.jsonor by command.
How to Assign Ranks via Commands
As Owner, you can assign ranks to other players in the in-game chat with the following commands:
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
/owner <playername> |
Turn player into an Owner |
/admin <playername> |
Turn player into an Admin |
/mod <playername> |
Turn player into a Moderator |
/user <playername> |
Turn player back into a regular player (User) |
Replace <playername> with the player's Steam name, for example:
/admin Player123
/list shows you the names of all players on the server. Use /commands to list all available commands.
In-Game Admin Menu
As Owner, you see additional options in the admin menu (pause menu), e.g. for:
- the server name (see Configure server)
- the map (see Change map)
- the operating plan (see Change operating plan)
- the fleet (see Change fleet)