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How To Become An Admin On Your Valheim Server

Last updated 11 Sept 2026

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1 Login to the Kinetic Panel and Stop your server.

2 Go to the File Manager

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3 Go to saves > adminlist.txt.

4 Enter your SteamID64. If you have multiple admins, make sure each ID is on a new line. Ensure to input "V_" before your steam ID.
Once you've finished making your changes, click save.

5 Start you server to apply the change.

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