How to Make Yourself an Admin on a Project Zomboid Server

Granting Admin access on your Project Zomboid server allows players to use special commands like banning, muting, or kicking users - as well as managing various in-game settings. It’s an essential part of moderating and maintaining a healthy server environment.

For a full list of available admin commands, check the official Project Zomboid Wiki.

Joining with the Admin Account

Before assigning roles to others, you’ll need to log in using the admin account to gain full permissions:

1. Log in to your ChipHead Panel.

   

2. Navigate to Startup > Variables.

   

3. Locate and copy your Admin Password.

   

4. Save your server to your favourites in Project Zomboid with the following details:

   • Account Name: admin

   • Account Password: the copied admin password

5. Join your server - you’ll now have full admin rights in-game.

Available Admin Levels in Project Zomboid

Project Zomboid includes multiple admin levels, each with its own permissions and available commands:

Adding an Admin via the Console

To assign admin rights to another player:

1. Open the Console tab in your ChipHead Panel.

   

2. Enter the following command:

   SetAccessLevel <username> <level>

   Replace <username> with the player’s in-game name and <level> with the desired rank (e.g. admin, moderator, etc.).

   • To remove access, set the level to none.

3. Press Enter to execute the command.

4. You’ll receive a confirmation message in the console once the permission level has been applied.

All set!
You now have full admin control over your Project Zomboid server and can manage your team’s access levels easily. To further customise your gameplay experience, check out our guide on How to Adjust Your Project Zomboid Server Settings - all through your ChipHead control panel.