Starbound Admin Commands
This guide covers how to set up server administrator accounts and use admin commands on your Starbound dedicated server. For initial server setup and configuration, see Starbound Server Setup Guide. For mod installation, see Starbound Mod Installation.
Adding Admin Accounts
Server administrators can use in-game commands to manage players, teleport, spawn items, and more. Admin accounts are configured in the starbound_server.config file, located at storage/starbound_server.config.
Add admin users to the serverUsers section of your config file:
"serverUsers" : {
"AdminPlayer" : {
"admin" : true,
"password" : "a-secure-password"
},
"RegularPlayer" : {
"admin" : false,
"password" : "player-password"
}
}
Players configured in serverUsers will be prompted for their password when connecting to the server. Set "admin" : true to grant admin privileges.
Related Config Settings
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
allowAdminCommands |
Set to true to enable admin commands on the server (default: true). |
allowAdminCommandsFromAnyone |
Set to true to let any connected player use admin commands (not recommended). Default is false. |
Common Admin Commands
Admin commands are entered in the in-game chat window (press Enter or T to open chat). All commands start with /.
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
/admin |
Toggles admin mode on/off for your character. Enables creative-like abilities and access to admin commands. |
/ban <player> <reason> <duration> |
Bans a player from the server. Duration can be specified (e.g., 1h, 1d) or omitted for permanent. |
/kick <player> <reason> |
Kicks a player from the server. |
/list |
Lists all currently connected players. |
/whereis <player> |
Shows the coordinates of a specified player. |
/warp <player> <destination> |
Warps a player to a specified location. |
/spawnitem <itemname> <count> |
Spawns an item at your character's position (requires admin mode). |
/spawnnpc <species> <type> <level> |
Spawns an NPC at your position (requires admin mode). |
/spawnmonster <type> <level> |
Spawns a monster at your position (requires admin mode). |
/setspawnpoint |
Sets your current location as your spawn point. |
/timewarp <seconds> |
Advances the game time by the specified number of seconds. |
/admin in chat to activate admin mode before using commands like /spawnitem. Admin mode also grants invincibility and creative inventory access. Type /admin again to deactivate it when you are done.
Related Articles
- Starbound Server Setup Guide
- Starbound Mod Installation
- How to Find Your Server IP and Port
- How to Upload Files via SFTP
- Server Startup Guide
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