How to Add Admins on a Natural Selection 2 Server – BisectHosting

Administrators on a Natural Selection 2 server play a critical role in maintaining server stability and enforcing community standards within the game. The asymmetric design and reliance on a central Commander require oversight to prevent intentional sabotage or griefing of the strategic process. Moderators often intervene during matches to correct team imbalances and ensure competitive play remains viable. Active supervision serves as a primary deterrent against cheating and verbal abuse, fostering a functional gaming environment.

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/.config/Natural Selection 2

5. Open ServerAdmin.json.

6. Within the users brackets, input the following lines:

   "Player Name":{
     "id":STEAM32ID,
     "groups":["admin_group"]
   }

Note: Find a user’s STEAM32 ID here.

7. Press the Save button.

8. Start the server.