How to Add and Remove Admins on an Ark Server

Granting or revoking admin privileges is crucial for managing your Ark: Survival Evolved server. With Beacon Hosting, this process is simple and secure. Follow the steps below to add or remove server administrators.

✅ How to Add an Admin

To give admin rights to a player:

1. Log in to your Beacon Hosting Control Panel.

2. Navigate to your Ark server service via the Server Selection Page.

3. Open your server configuration file:
   Go to GameUserSettings.ini via the file manager or use the built-in Admin Management tool if available in your panel.

4. Locate or create the AdminList section and add the player’s Steam64ID on a new line.

🔍 Tip: You can find a player’s Steam64ID by visiting steamid.io or asking the player directly.

5. Save the file and restart your server to apply the changes.

🚫 How to Remove an Admin

To revoke a player's admin access:

1. Access the Beacon Hosting Control Panel and go to your Ark server.

2. Open the GameUserSettings.ini file or the Admin Management interface.

3. Delete the Steam64ID of the player from the AdminList.

4. Save your changes and restart the server.

⚠️ Warning: Only assign admin privileges to trusted individuals. Admins have full control over server gameplay, settings, and player management.