This guide covers admin setup, all available console commands, player management, world settings, and troubleshooting for your HumanitZ dedicated server. HumanitZ uses chat-based commands prefixed with / for server administration.
Admin Setup
HumanitZ grants admin access through a password system. The admin password is configured in your server's GameServerSettings.ini file or via GPanel startup variables.
Setting the Admin Password
Set the admin password in your server configuration file:
AdminPassword=YourSecurePassword123You can also set this via GPanel's Startup tab by editing the Admin Password variable. After changing the password, restart the server for it to take effect.
Logging in as Admin In-Game
- Join your server as a normal player.
- Open the in-game chat (press Enter or T).
- Type the following command with your admin password:
/AdminAccess YourSecurePassword123You will see a confirmation message that admin privileges have been granted for your current session. Admin access persists until you disconnect from the server.
Admin Tag Visibility
By default, an admin tag may appear next to your name in chat. You can toggle this visibility:
/admintagThis hides or shows the admin indicator, letting you play anonymously if needed.
Admin Commands
All commands are entered in the in-game chat and prefixed with /. Commands are case-sensitive.
Server Management Commands
| Command | Syntax | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Shutdown | /Shutdown [seconds] |
Shuts down the server after the specified delay. All players are notified in chat and the world is saved before shutdown. |
| Save Game | /SaveGame |
Forces an immediate manual world save. Useful before making changes or performing maintenance. |
| Admin UI | /adminw |
Opens the admin utility panel for spawning items and adjusting settings through a graphical interface. |
| SuperAdmin | /SuperAdmin |
Toggles invisible flight mode. You become invisible to other players and can fly freely across the map. Run the command again to disable. |
| God Mode | /god |
Toggles invincibility. You cannot take damage from any source while active. Run again to disable. |
| FPS Display | /FPS or /FPS2 |
Toggles a frame rate counter display. Useful for monitoring server performance. |
| Execute Command | /ExecCmd [command] |
Executes a raw Unreal Engine console command. For advanced users only. |
Spawn Commands
Spawn commands let you create items, vehicles, creatures, and companions at your current location.
| Command | Syntax | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Spawn Item | /Spawn item_[Name] |
Spawns a pickup item at your location. Example: /Spawn item_Apple |
| Force Spawn | /fspawn item_[Name] |
Force-spawns an item ignoring collision checks. Use when /Spawn fails due to terrain. |
| Spawn Vehicle | /spawn car_[Type] |
Spawns a vehicle at your location. See the vehicle list below. |
| Spawn AI | /spawn ai_[Type] |
Spawns a zombie, hostile NPC, or wildlife creature. See the AI list below. |
| Spawn Dog | /spawn Dog |
Spawns a companion dog at your location. |
| Spawn Claimable Dog | /spawn CompDog |
Spawns a dog that can be claimed by any player as their companion. |
| Spawn Horse | /spawn horse |
Spawns a random horse at your location. |
Vehicle Types
Use these identifiers with /spawn car_[Type]:
| Type | Vehicle |
|---|---|
car_suv | SUV |
car_pickup | Pickup truck |
car_jeep | Jeep |
car_hatchback | Hatchback |
car_van | Van |
car_truck | Truck |
car_sport | Sports car |
car_rv | RV / Camper |
car_policesuv | Police SUV |
car_gaztiger | Military vehicle (Gaz Tiger) |
car_edmond | Edmond sedan |
car_rally | Rally car |
car_amero | Amero muscle car |
car_lazer | Lazer sports car |
AI Spawn Types
Use these identifiers with /spawn ai_[Type]:
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
ai_bear | Bear (hostile wildlife) |
ai_wolf | Wolf (hostile wildlife) |
ai_buck | Deer / Buck (passive wildlife) |
ai_zombiepolice | Police zombie |
ai_zombiegirl | Female zombie |
ai_zombiebelly | Bloated zombie |
ai_humanmelee | Hostile human NPC (melee) |
/adminw panel to browse available items through the graphical interface instead of memorizing names.
Companion and Player Commands
| Command | Syntax | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Name Dog | /DogSetName [Name] |
Sets a custom name for your companion dog. |
| Teleport Dog | /TPDog |
Teleports your companion dog to your current location. Useful when the dog gets stuck. |
| Remove Dog | /NoDog |
Removes your companion dog from the game. |
| Give Experience | /exp [amount] |
Grants the specified amount of experience points to your character. |
| Unstuck | /unstuck |
Resolves being stuck or unable to interact with objects. |
| Unstuck Geometry | /unstuckgeo |
Force-frees your character from terrain or geometry. Use when /unstuck is not enough. |
Weather and Season Commands
| Command | Syntax | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Weather | /weather list |
Lists available weather types and allows you to change the current weather. |
| Season | /season list |
Lists available seasons and allows you to change the current season. |
Player Management
HumanitZ handles player management primarily through the server configuration and the admin panel rather than individual chat commands.
Managing Players via the Admin Panel
Use the /adminw command to open the admin utility panel in-game. This graphical interface provides options for managing connected players, including the ability to remove disruptive players from the server.
Server Password Protection
The simplest way to restrict server access is through a server password. Set the Password field in GameServerSettings.ini and share it only with trusted players:
Password=YourServerPasswordShutdown with Warning
When you need to restart or maintain the server, use the shutdown command with a delay to give players time to save their progress:
/Shutdown 60This sends a 60-second warning to all connected players in chat before the server shuts down and saves.
World Settings Management
While most world settings are configured through GameServerSettings.ini before starting the server, some adjustments can be made on the fly using admin commands.
Quick Settings Reference
| What You Want to Change | How to Change It |
|---|---|
| Current weather | /weather list in-game |
| Current season | /season list in-game |
| Zombie density, difficulty, loot rates | Edit GameServerSettings.ini and restart the server |
| Day/night duration | Edit DayDur and NightDur in config and restart |
| PvP mode | Edit PVP in config and restart |
| Spawn items/vehicles for testing | /adminw panel or /Spawn commands in-game |
Troubleshooting
Server Crashes
- Check the console log: Review the GPanel console output for error messages before the crash. Common causes include memory limits and corrupted save data.
- Memory issues: HumanitZ recommends 6-8 GB RAM for stable operation. If the server crashes under load, consider upgrading your server plan.
- Corrupted world save: If the server crashes on startup repeatedly, try restoring from a backup or performing a world reset. See the Server Setup Guide for backup and reset instructions.
- Game updates: Crashes after a game update may indicate that save data from the previous version is incompatible. Check the official HumanitZ patch notes and community forums for known issues.
Connection Issues
- Server not appearing in browser: Ensure the server has fully started (check GPanel console for a ready message). Verify that the query port is correctly assigned.
- Cannot connect via Direct IP: Double-check the IP and game port (not the query port). Use the format
IP:Port. See How to Find Your Server IP and Port. - Timeout on connect: The server may be overloaded or unresponsive. Try restarting via GPanel. If the issue persists, check the console for errors.
- "Version mismatch": Both the server and client must be on the same game version. Restart the server to apply pending updates, and ensure players have updated their game through Steam.
Admin Commands Not Working
- Not authenticated: You must run
/AdminAccess [password]each time you join the server. Admin access does not persist between sessions. - Wrong password: The admin password is case-sensitive. Verify it matches the
AdminPasswordsetting in your server config exactly. - No admin password set: If
AdminPasswordis empty or missing in the config file, admin commands will not work. Set a password and restart the server. - Command typo: Commands are case-sensitive.
/spawnand/Spawnmay behave differently. Use the exact syntax shown in this guide.
Performance Optimization
- Reduce
MaxPlayersif the server struggles with the current player count. - Lower
ZombieAmountMultiandHumanAmountMultito reduce entity count and CPU usage. - Increase respawn timers (
ZombieRespawnTimer,HumanRespawnTimer) to keep entity counts lower. - Ensure the server has enough RAM for the world size and active player count.
- Schedule periodic restarts (daily or every few days) to clear accumulated memory usage.
- Use
/SaveGamebefore restarts to ensure all progress is preserved.
Related Articles
- HumanitZ Server Setup Guide
- How to Find Your Server IP and Port
- How to Upload Files via SFTP
- Getting Started with Your New Server
