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title: How to Become an Admin on Your Arma Reforger Server
description: Learn how to become an admin for your Arma Reforger server.
source: "https://nodecraft.com/support/games/arma-reforger/how-to-become-an-admin-on-your-arma-reforger-server"
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published: "2025-07-16T16:57:55.917Z"
updated: "2025-07-21T04:28:32.112Z"
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# How to Become an Admin on Your Arma Reforger Server

Learn how to become an admin for your Arma Reforger server.

Running an **Arma Reforger** server can be even more efficient when you're set as an admin. Admins have access to critical server commands and tools that help keep gameplay smooth and enjoyable. Whether you prefer a user-friendly control panel or want to dive into the config files manually, this guide will walk you through everything step-by-step.

## Adding an Admin Password

### Using the Nodecraft Control Panel

**Note: Be sure that your Arma Reforger server is fully stopped before making any configuration changes or setting updates!**

1. Navigate to your Arma Reforger servers’ dashboard.
2. Locate and click the **Game Settings**
3. Click the** Admin** tab.
4. Find the field labeled **Admin Password** and enter your desired admin password (**do not include any spaces**).
5. Click **Submit** to apply your changes.
6. Start your server  
  ![The Admins tab where you can add an Admin Password and Admin players for an Arma Reforger server with Nodecraft](https://cms-a.nodecraft.com/f/133932/1079x714/6a879416be/game-settings-admin.png/m/1000x0/smart)

You can also add individual players ahead of time to be admins.

1. In the same **Admin** tab, you'll see an option to add admin players.

  You can use either their **IdentityID**, or **Steam64ID** (you can find it using [Steam ID Finder](https://steamid.net).
2. Add the IDs into the admin list fields provided.
3. Again, don’t forget to **Submit** your change to Save.

### Editing the Config File Manually

If you prefer a more direct approach or **don't have access to the Nodecraft panel**, you can become an admin by editing the config file directly.

1. Access your server's files. At Nodecraft, this will be the **Server Files** tab from your control panel.
2. Locate and open the file named: `config.json`.
3. Find the line in `config.json` that looks like this:

```language-json
"passwordAdmin": ""
```

4. Replace it with your desired password, making sure it contains **no spaces**, for example:

```language-json
"passwordAdmin": "mysecureadminpass"
```

5. Save your changes![The config.json file for an Arma Reforger server, with the adminpassword and admin settings highlighted.](https://cms-a.nodecraft.com/f/133932/1896x691/a350ebc90d/admin-configjson.png/m/1000x0/smart)

You can also add individual players ahead of time to be admins.

1. Still inside `config.json`, locate or add the `"admins"` field.
2. You can add players like this:

```language-json
"admins": [
"identityid",
"12345678901234567"
]
```

This list can include **Identity IDs** or **Steam64IDs**.

3. Save your changes.

## Becoming an Admin

1. **After saving changes,** Restart Your Server to apply all updates.
2. Launch **Arma Reforger** and join your server.
3. Open the **chatbox** in-game, type and enter the following command (replace with your password):

```language-json
#login yourAdminPassword
```

- For example, if your password is `hunter2`, type:

```language-json
#login hunter2
```

4. Press **Esc** to open the in-game menu.

5. You should now see the option to **Become Game Master**. Click it to start using admin commands and tools.

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## Conclusion

Becoming an admin on your Arma Reforger server gives you the tools to manage, moderate, and enhance gameplay. Whether you use Nodecraft's user-friendly Game Settings tab, or prefer editing config files directly, both methods are quick and effective.

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