This guide covers admin commands, permissions, and server management for your Space Station 14 server on Legion Hosting. For initial server setup and configuration, see our Space Station 14 Server Setup Guide.
Admin Setup
SS14 uses a role-based admin system. Admins are configured in the server's data files. To add yourself as an admin:
- Stop your server in GPanel
- Navigate to the File Manager and open
data/admins.yml(create it if it does not exist) - Add your SS14 username with the desired admin rank:
admins: YourUsername: FullAdmin - Start the server
1 (required) for account-based admin assignment to work reliably.
Admin Ranks
SS14 supports custom admin ranks with granular permission flags. Default ranks typically include:
| Rank | Description |
|---|---|
FullAdmin |
Full access to all admin tools and commands |
GameAdmin |
In-game administration (spawning, teleporting, banning) |
Moderator |
Player moderation (kicks, bans, admin messages) |
Using the Admin Panel
Once connected as an admin, you can open the admin panel in-game:
- Press F7 or type
/adminpanelin chat to open the admin panel - The panel provides tabs for player management, object spawning, and server controls
Common Admin Commands
Admin commands are entered in the chat box (press T) with a / prefix:
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
/kick <player> <reason> |
Kick a player from the server with an optional reason |
/ban <player> <duration> <reason> |
Ban a player (duration examples: 1440 for 24 hours, 0 for permanent) |
/ahelp <message> |
Send or respond to an admin help message |
/tp <player> |
Teleport to a player's location |
/tpto <player> <target> |
Teleport one player to another |
/aghost |
Toggle admin ghost mode (invisible observation) |
/spawn <entity> |
Spawn an entity prototype at your cursor location |
/delete |
Delete the entity you click on next |
/restartround |
Force restart the current round |
/endround |
Force end the current round normally |
/setgamepreset <preset> |
Set the next round's game preset (e.g., Traitor, Nukeops, Sandbox) |
Player Management
The admin panel's player tab provides a list of all connected players with quick actions:
- View Info — See a player's account, IP, connected time, and role
- Admin Message — Send a direct admin message to the player
- Kick — Remove the player from the server
- Ban — Ban by account and/or IP with a reason and duration
- Teleport — Teleport to the player or bring them to you
- Smite — Various humorous punishments (gibbing, electrocution, etc.)
Round Management
Admins can control the game round through commands or the admin panel:
/restartround— Immediately restart the round/endround— End the round normally (shows round-end screen)/setgamepreset <name>— Set the next round's preset/forcepreset <name>— Force a specific preset for the current round
Banning
SS14 supports several types of bans:
| Ban Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Server Ban | Prevents the player from connecting to the server entirely |
| Role Ban | Prevents the player from playing specific roles (e.g., Captain, Security) |
| Department Ban | Prevents the player from playing any role in a department |
Server Console Commands
Some commands can also be run from the GPanel console (server-side):
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
status |
Show server status and connected players |
kick <player> |
Kick a player from the server console |
ban <player> <minutes> <reason> |
Ban a player from the server console |
restart |
Restart the current round |
shutdown |
Gracefully shut down the server |
Related Articles
- Space Station 14 Server Setup Guide
- How to Find Your Server IP and Port
- How to Upload Files via SFTP
Need Help?
If you need assistance with your Space Station 14 server, submit a support ticket and include your server ID and a description of the issue.
