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How to become admin on your Insurgency: Sandstorm server and use admin commands

Insurgency: SandstormUpdated Oct 5, 20263 min read
  1. Find your 64-bit Steam ID (steamID64), a 17-digit number, for example with the lookup at steamid.net.
  2. Stop the server, then in Files open Insurgency, then Config, then Server. Create these folders if they are missing.
  3. Create a plain text file named Admins.txt there and put one steamID64 per line.
  4. Start the server again (or change level) so the list is reloaded.
  5. Join the server and open the in-game admin menu to use the commands below. If you cannot find a way to type commands, open a support ticket with your steamID64.

Useful admin commands

CommandWhat it does
listplayersLists the players currently connected.
kick player [reason]Removes a player from the server. For player, use the player's ID, net ID or name from listplayers.
ban player [duration] [reason]Bans a player, for the duration you give. For player, use the player's ID, net ID or name from listplayers.
permban player [reason]Bans a player permanently. For player, use the player's ID, net ID or name from listplayers.
unban netidLifts a ban.
listbansShows the ban list.
say messageShows a message to all players in the chat box.
restartroundRestarts the current round.
scenarios [level filter]Lists the scenarios available on the server.
travelscenario scenarioChanges level to the scenario you name.

Admin commands are entered in the game by an admin, in the in-game admin menu. They are not typed in the panel Console tab. If you cannot find a way to type commands, contact support. See How to use the console and run commands.

Good to know

  • Only give admin rights to people you trust.

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