How to Become Admin on Your Abiotic Factor Server

Giving yourself Admin powers is a simple process for Abiotic Factor servers. This guide will walk you through the different methods.

Note: Be sure that your Abiotic Factor server is fully stopped before making any configuration changes or setting updates!

Using the Control Panel

1. Locate your Steam64 ID with a tool like: https://steamid.io/

2. Navigate to the Server Files page on the left-hand side of your panel.

3. In the file manager, navigate to the directory: /AbioticFactor/Saved/Config/WindowsServer

4. Open Admin.ini or Create it and locate/add the [Moderators] section.

5. Under it, add the line Moderator= with your Steam64 ID in the format:
   

6. Save the file and start the server back up.

7. Join the server, press ESC, and verify that the Admin menu is accessible.

   Note: If the Admin menu doesn't appear, ensure only one Admin.ini exists and contains the correct 17‑digit Steam64 IDs.

Conclusion

Becoming an admin on your Abiotic Factor server gives you the tools to manage, moderate, and enhance gameplay. Happy gaming!

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