Adding and removing admins on an Ark server is essential for effective server management and security. Admins have access to powerful tools that allow them to manage the server's settings, including player bans and configuration changes. To learn more about editing ARK server settings, click here. By carefully managing admins, server owners can provide a smooth and secure gaming experience for all players on their Ark server.

Requirement: An admin must enter the enable cheats command every time they log on. For permanent admins to the Ark server, a text document must be created here. 

How to Add and Remove Admins on an Ark Server (Temporary)

1. Log in to the BisectHosting Starbase Panel.

2. Stop the server. 

3. Go to the Startup tab.

4. From the Admin Password field, enter the desired password. The Admin Password will not create admins by having someone enable cheats on the server. 

5. Start the server.

6. From the Ark server, hit tab and type enablecheats [adminpassword]. Test this works by using an admin command (example: admincheat fly).

How to Add and Remove Admins on an Ark Server (Permanent)

1. Log in to the BisectHosting Starbase Panel.

2. Stop the server. 

3. Go to the Files tab.

4. Find the following directory /home/container/ShooterGame/Saved .

5. Select Create and choose Create File. 

6. Enter the desired SteamID64 for each admin, separated by a new line. Learn how to find the SteamID64 here.

7. Press the Create File button.

8. Save the document as AllowedCheaterSteamIDs.txt.

9. Start the server.