---
title: "How to Make Yourself an Admin on a Project Zomboid Server"
description: "Guide on admin access for Project Zomboid"
url: https://help.chiphead.tech/en/articles/243-how-to-make-yourself-an-admin-on-a-project-zomboid-server
collection: "Project Zomboid"
updated: 2026-06-12
language: en
---

# How to Make Yourself an Admin on a Project Zomboid Server

Guide on admin access for Project Zomboid

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**.

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### 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**.
    
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2.  Navigate to **Startup**.
    
    ![](https://staticfiles.gleap.io/attachments/20260612235351_2057.webp)
    
3.  Locate and **copy** your **Admin Password**.
    
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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.
    

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### Available Admin Levels in Project Zomboid 🧩

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

<table data-id="93375838-4acf-4642-8813-6c5d5c1e1f30" style="min-width: 50px;"><colgroup><col style="min-width: 25px;"><col style="min-width: 25px;"></colgroup><tbody><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p data-id="c04cde8e-65cc-465a-94c5-61e03851b046"><strong>Level</strong></p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p data-id="1665fb8b-d6a0-4e56-9d1e-591c0296540d"><strong>Description</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p data-id="9e12a676-bbd9-4f88-9159-23b7520073d5">admin</p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p data-id="1d0ed4a4-cbfb-478f-95ab-020989fac09b">Full access to all commands and settings.</p></td></tr><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p data-id="6be7cd82-31d4-4783-a15b-030e6630c36d">moderator</p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p data-id="8ea9503b-763a-4872-b493-9cf2db5cfb96">Basic moderation tools like kick, mute, and warn.</p></td></tr><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p data-id="d5a6f85e-6f7c-43ca-b65a-a86ba0d88c4f">overseer</p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p data-id="414b7278-789f-44f0-b8bd-68ebd6177848">Broader permissions for managing gameplay and server events.</p></td></tr><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p data-id="68d0547e-8e40-4d52-96f3-42af8ef1bc53">gm</p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p data-id="0b6e91b4-b513-474c-b496-c6aea8eb95f5">Game Master - limited creative and admin tools.</p></td></tr><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p data-id="d42e2b66-4bf3-4e72-a979-109f63c490f7">observer</p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p data-id="720c7043-cda0-4657-8b91-5af582b8d646">Read-only access; can spectate but not affect gameplay.</p></td></tr></tbody></table>

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### Adding an Admin via the Console 💻

To assign admin rights to another player:

1.  Open the **Console** tab in your **ChipHead Panel**.
    
    ![](https://staticfiles.gleap.io/gattachments/sIW9aymgXFQrUQR3GqV7LtBNfzfKdVo3knYhTTTUtKkt6L1UyUD41qXNE9mJNbZtTr53YmdNEFH.png)
    
2.  Enter the following command:
    
    ```javascript
    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.
    

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> **Success:** **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.