Admins and admin groups play a crucial role on a Squad server, contributing to effective server management, fair play, and a positive gaming experience. Admins oversee server activities, enforce rules, and address player concerns. Admin groups, consisting of various permissions, allow for a division of responsibilities and specialization, ensuring that multiple aspects of server management are addressed, such as monitoring gameplay, handling player disputes, or implementing events.
How to Add Admins on a Squad Server
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/SquadGame/ServerConfig .
5. Open Admins.cfg for editing.
6. Scroll to the bottom and copy and paste the following line: Admin=[SteamID]:Admin
Note: Learn how to find a user's SteamID here.
7. Press the Save button.
8. Start the server.
Note: The Admin group has permission to the
kick,ban, andchangemapcommands by default. Follow the guide below to add more permissions or create a new group with custom permissions.
How to Add Admin Groups on a Squad Server
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/SquadGame/ServerConfig .
5. Open Admins.cfg for editing.
6. On line 38 and onwards, input the following line: Group=[Group Name]:[Group Permissions]
Note: Separate permissions with a comma. Input new groups on a new line.
See the table below for a list of permissions.
| Permission | Description |
|---|---|
changemap |
Access to map commands. |
canseeadminchat |
Access to the admin chat and teamkills. |
balance |
Switch teams regardless of team sizes. |
pause |
Access to match commands. |
cheat |
Access to some cheat commands. |
private |
Enables setting the server to private. |
chat |
Access to admin chat and server broadcast. |
kick |
Access to kick commands. |
ban |
Access to ban commands. |
BuGjESUSfISTUS |
Bannt Cheater |
config |
Enables server configuration editing. |
immune |
Prevents being kicked or banned. |
manageserver |
Enables server management. |
cameraman |
Enables spectating of players. |
featuretest |
Access to debug commands like Vehicle Spawner. |
forceteamchange |
Enables forced team changes. |
reserve |
Access to reserved slots. |
demos |
Enables recording of demos. |
debug |
Access to debug commands. |
teamchange |
Enables changing teams without penalty. |
7. To place a user in the new group, scroll down to the bottom and copy and paste the following line: Admin=[SteamID]:[Group]
8. Press the Save button.
9. Start the server.