The ForestAdmins have access to server management commands that allow them to kick and ban players, save the game, and control various server settings in real-time.
Prerequisites
Before you can become an admin, you need to set an admin password in the control panel. See How to Set the Admin Password for instructions.
Joining as Admin
- Launch The Forest from Steam and click Multiplayer from the main menu.
- Click Join Game.
- Select Dedicated (Internet) from the server type filter.
- Use the search bar to find your server by name or scroll through the list.
- Click Join to connect.
- In the join dialog, enter the Admin Password in the admin password field.
- Click Join to connect with admin privileges.
You must enter the admin password before joining. You cannot gain admin privileges after you've already connected to the server.
Available Admin Commands
Once connected as an admin, you can use chat commands by pressing Enter and typing commands with a / prefix:
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
/kick [SteamID] | Temporarily remove a player |
/ban [SteamID] | Permanently ban a player |
/save | Save the current game |
/shutdown | Shut down the server |
For a complete list of admin commands, see All The Forest Server Admin Commands.
You are now logged in as an admin and can manage your server using admin commands.
