The ForestServer admins have access to chat commands that allow them to manage players, save the game, and control server settings in real-time.
You must be logged in as an admin to use these commands. See How to Become Admin for setup instructions.
Using Admin Commands
- Join your server with the admin password.
- Press Enter to open the chat.
- Type the command with a
/prefix. - Press Enter to execute.
Server Management Commands
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
/help | Display all available admin commands |
/save | Save the current game to the active slot |
/save [1-5] | Save to a specific slot (1-5) |
/restart | Restart the server (unsaved data will be lost) |
/shutdown | Shut down the server |
Player Management Commands
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
/kick [SteamID] | Temporarily remove a player from the server |
/ban [SteamID] | Permanently ban a player from the server |
/unban [SteamID] | Remove a player's ban |
Game Mode Commands
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
/treeregrowmode on | Enable tree regrowth |
/treeregrowmode off | Disable tree regrowth |
/allowbuildingdestruction on | Enable building destruction |
/allowbuildingdestruction off | Disable building destruction |
/allowenemiescreative on | Enable enemies in creative mode |
/allowenemiescreative off | Disable enemies in creative mode |
Finding a Player's SteamID
To kick or ban players, you'll need their SteamID64. This is a unique 17-digit number that identifies each Steam account.
- Visit SteamID.net.
- Enter the player's Steam username or profile URL in the search field.
- Locate the SteamID64 (Dec) field in the results.
- Copy this number for use in commands.
The SteamID64 (Dec) is a 17-digit number that looks like 76561199811316573. Make sure you copy the decimal version, not the hex version.
Command Examples
Kick a player:
/kick 76561198000000001
Ban a player:
/ban 76561198000000001
Save to slot 2:
/save 2
Enable tree regrowth:
/treeregrowmode on
You now have a complete reference for The Forest admin commands.
