How To Add Admins To A TF2 Server
Knowing how to add admins to a TF2 server gives you and your trusted players full control over your Team Fortress 2 server, from kicking troublemakers to changing maps without touching the server console.
SourceMod must be installed. Refer to this guide.
Adding Admins
- Find your SteamID here.
- Access the Apollo Panel.
- Stop the server.
- Go to the Files tab.
- Navigate to the following directory: `tf/addons/sourcemod/configs`
- Open the `admins_simple.ini` file.
- Scroll to the bottom and add one line per admin, using this format:
"STEAM_0:1:12345678" "z"- Click Save Content.
- Start the server.
Here is a list of the available flags:
Flag | What it lets the admin do |
|---|---|
a | Join a full server using a reserved slot |
b | Base admin access |
c | Kick players |
d | Ban players |
e | Remove bans |
f | Slay or slap players |
g | Change the map |
h | Change server settings |
i | Execute config files |
j | Use special admin chat commands |
k | Start votes |
l | Set or remove the server password |
m | Run RCON commands |
n | Use cheat commands |
o to t | Used by some plugins for their own permissions |
z | Everything above, and ignores immunity when targeting others |
Line formats
Format | Example | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
Flags only | "STEAM_0:1:243255832" "z" | Full access, immunity 0 |
Immunity and flags | "STEAM_0:1:243255832" "99:z" | Full access, immunity 99 |
Limited flags | "STEAM_0:1:243255832" "bcdg" | Kick, ban, change map, immunity 0 |
Limited flags with immunity | "STEAM_0:1:243255832" "10:bcdg" | Kick, ban, change map, immunity 10 |
Updated on: 07/10/2026
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