How to Become an Admin on Your Arma 3 Server

Admin access allows you to manage your server with powerful commands for kicking players, changing missions, and controlling the server. Set an admin password to enable administrative functions in-game.

Method 1: Admin Password

The simplest way to enable admin access is through the control panel:

1. Navigate to the Wabbanode Control Panel and Stop your server.
2. Click the Settings tab and select Arma 3 Server Settings.
3. Locate the Admin Password field and enter your desired password.
4. Click Save and Start your server.

Logging in with Password

Once connected to your server:

1. Open the chat window by pressing / (slash key).
2. Type #login followed by your admin password:

   #login yourpassword
   

3. Press Enter to authenticate.
4. You'll receive a confirmation message if successful.

Method 2: Admin List via server.cfg (Passwordless)

You can also add admins by their Steam ID, allowing them to log in without needing the password. This is useful when you want multiple admins without sharing the password.

Adding Admins to server.cfg

1. Click the Settings tab and select Arma 3 Server.cfg.
2. Add the admins[] array with Steam IDs to the end of the file:

   admins[] = {"76561198012345678", "76561198087654321"};
   

   
3. Click Save and restart your server.

Finding Your SteamID64

You need the SteamID64 format for the admins array:

1. Visit SteamID.net.
2. Enter the player's Steam username or profile URL in the search field.
3. Locate the SteamID64 (Dec) field in the results.
4. Copy this number for the admins array.

Logging in as a Listed Admin

Players listed in the admins[] array can log in without a password:

1. Open the chat window by pressing / (slash key).
2. Simply type:

   #login
   

3. The server recognizes your Steam ID and grants admin access automatically.

Common Admin Commands

Once logged in as admin, you can use these commands: