---
title: "How to Add an Admin to a Valheim Server"
description: "Learn how to easily add an administrator to your Valheim server. Quick step-by-step tutorial on configuring the adminlist.txt file with a SteamID64."
category: jeux
subcategory: valheim
icon: tabler:file-text
date: 2026-08-11
author: Winheberg
slug: "add-admin-valheim"
order: 77
image: /statics/images/docs/en/gaming/valheim/add-admin-valheim.webp
tags: [Valheim, Tutorial, Server, Administration]
keywords: [how to add admin valheim, valheim admin rights, configure valheim server, adminlist.txt file, valheim steamid64, valheim moderation commands]
link_fr: "/docs/valheim/ajouter-admin-valheim"
---

## Context

To maintain an optimal gaming experience on your Valheim server, it is often necessary to delegate administrator rights to trusted players. These rights allow them to use moderation commands (kick/ban), access debug mode, and perform general maintenance. This guide explains how to safely configure these access rights on your Winheberg panel.

## Prerequisites

- An active Valheim server on your [Winheberg panel](https://panel.winheberg.com)
- The player must have logged into the server at least once to capture their unique identifier.

## Step 1: Retrieve the Player's SteamID64

To grant rights, you need the **SteamID64**, a unique 17-digit identifier.

### Method A: Via the Panel Console (Fastest)
1. Ask the player to briefly connect to your Valheim server.
2. Go to your [Winheberg panel](https://panel.winheberg.com) and open the **Console** tab.
3. Observe the logs during connection. You will see a line indicating:
   `... received local Platform ID Steam_76561198796411813`
4. Copy the associated 17-digit number (the SteamID64).

<img src="/statics/images/docs/en/gaming/valheim/add-admin-valheim-1786471016336-a78853dfeb1a7e76d4bc1781.webp" alt="Retrieving the SteamID in the Winheberg panel console" width="800" />

### Method B: Via External Tool (If player is offline)
1. Ask the player for their Steam profile URL.
2. Use a tool like [SteamID.io](https://steamid.io/) to convert their profile into a **SteamID64** (17 digits).

## Step 2: Add the Administrator to adminlist.txt

**Attention:** To prevent data corruption or your changes being overwritten, you must stop your server before modifying any files.

1. **Stop your server** from the panel dashboard.
2. Once stopped, open the **File Manager** tab.
3. Navigate to the config folder: `.config/unity3d/IronGate/Valheim/`.
4. Open the `adminlist.txt` file.
5. Add the player's **SteamID64** on a new line.
6. Save the file.

> [!IMPORTANT]
> Only one SteamID64 per line. Do not leave unnecessary spaces.

## Step 3: Apply Changes

1. Restart your server from the panel dashboard.
2. Once in-game, the player will be able to use administrator commands (such as `/kick`, `/ban`, or debug commands).

## Troubleshooting

### ❌ The player does not have admin rights
- **Verify SteamID:** Ensure you copied only the 17-digit number (without the "Steam_" prefix).
- **Restart:** Verify that you have restarted the server after the modification.
- **File Format:** Ensure there are no empty lines or spaces before/after the SteamID in the file.

### ❌ Changes keep disappearing
- **Stop the server:** If you edit the file while the server is running, the server might overwrite your changes. Always stop the server before editing `adminlist.txt`.

## Best Practices

- **Limit access:** Only add trusted individuals as administrators.
- **Back up:** Before modifying your configuration files, always perform a `Backup` from your panel.
- **Security:** Never share your Winheberg panel access, even with your in-game administrators.

## Need Assistance?

If you encounter difficulties, our support team is ready to help. Submit a support ticket through [support Winheberg](https://billing.winheberg.com/login). 🎮