Becoming an admin
- Set serverPasswordAdmin in config.cfg (on Flux: the Admin Password field in Deployment Settings, or the Server Settings tab) and restart the server.
- Join the server, entering the admin password as the admin password in the join screen.
- Type /help in the game's chat to see the commands.
The commands
| Command | What it does |
|---|---|
| /kick <steamId> | Removes a player |
| /ban <steamId> | Bans a player |
| /save <slotNum> | Saves the world to a slot now |
| /restart | Restarts the server |
| /shutdown | Stops the server |
| /treeregrowmode, /allowbuildingdestruction, /allowenemiescreative <on|off> | Switches those rules while the server runs |
| /openlogs, /closelogs | Shows or hides the server's event log in the chat |
Tip:Bans are kept by the game itself and cannot be edited from outside the game, so the dashboard has no ban list. Leave the admin password empty and nobody can use these commands.
Frequently asked questions
Can I manage a server for The Forest without being in the game?
The server has no remote console, so kicks, bans and manual saves need a player in the game with the admin password. Everything else is in the dashboard: settings, save slots, backups, restarts and the live log.