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# Valheim Admin Commands

> Complete reference guide to Valheim admin commands for server management. Learn player management, world control, debugging commands with syntax examples and troubleshooting tips.

# Valheim Admin Commands

This guide covers all essential admin commands for managing your Valheim server, including player management, world control, and debugging tools.

## Enabling Admin Mode

Before using admin commands, you must enable admin mode on your server.

1. Open the console by pressing **F5** in-game
2. Type `imacheater` and press Enter to enable admin/debug mode
3. You'll see "Cheats: True" appear on screen confirming admin mode is active

**Note**: Admin privileges are automatically granted to the server host. For other players, you'll need to add them to the admin list in your server files.

## Player Management Commands

### Basic Player Commands

| Command  | Syntax                | Description                               |
| -------- | --------------------- | ----------------------------------------- |
| `kick`   | `kick [player_name]`  | Removes a player from the server          |
| `ban`    | `ban [player_name]`   | Permanently bans a player from the server |
| `unban`  | `unban [player_name]` | Removes a player from the ban list        |
| `banned` | `banned`              | Lists all currently banned players        |

### Player Information

| Command   | Syntax    | Description                               |
| --------- | --------- | ----------------------------------------- |
| `players` | `players` | Shows all connected players and their IDs |
| `ping`    | `ping`    | Displays your current ping to the server  |

## World Control Commands

### Time and Weather

| Command    | Syntax               | Description                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  |
| ---------- | -------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| `skiptime` | `skiptime [seconds]` | Advances time by specified seconds                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           |
| `sleep`    | `sleep`              | Skips to next morning                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        |
| `tod`      | `tod [0-1]`          | Sets time of day (0=midnight, 0.5=noon, 1=midnight)                                                                                                                                                                                                                          |
| `env`      | `env [weather_type]` | Changes weather (Clear, Twilight\_Clear, Misty, Darklands\_dark, Heath clear, DeepForest Mist, GDKing, Rain, LightRain, ThunderStorm, Eikthyr, GoblinKing, nofogts, SwampRain, Bonemass, Snow, Twilight\_Snow, Twilight\_Clear, Twilight\_Rain, Ashrain, Crypt, SunkenCrypt) |

### World Management

| Command          | Syntax           | Description                            |
| ---------------- | ---------------- | -------------------------------------- |
| `save`           | `save`           | Forces a world save                    |
| `resetmap`       | `resetmap`       | Resets map exploration for all players |
| `exploremap`     | `exploremap`     | Reveals the entire map                 |
| `resetcharacter` | `resetcharacter` | Resets your character to level 1       |

## Item and Resource Commands

### Spawning Items

| Command       | Syntax                                 | Description                        |
| ------------- | -------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------- |
| `spawn`       | `spawn [item_name] [quantity] [level]` | Spawns items at your location      |
| `removedrops` | `removedrops`                          | Removes all item drops in the area |

### Common Item Names

**Resources:**

* `Wood`, `Stone`, `FineWood`, `CoreWood`, `IronScrap`, `Silver`, `BlackMetal`
* `LeatherScraps`, `DeerHide`, `TrollHide`, `WolfPelt`, `LinenThread`

**Food:**

* `Honey`, `Mushroom`, `Carrot`, `Turnip`, `Barley`, `Flax`
* `CookedMeat`, `Sausages`, `FishCooked`, `Bread`

**Tools and Weapons:**

* `Hammer`, `Axe`, `Pickaxe`, `Hoe`, `Cultivator`
* `SwordIron`, `SpearFlint`, `BowHuntsman`, `ShieldWood`

## Creature and NPC Commands

### Spawning Creatures

| Command   | Syntax                                     | Description                         |
| --------- | ------------------------------------------ | ----------------------------------- |
| `spawn`   | `spawn [creature_name] [quantity] [level]` | Spawns creatures at your location   |
| `killall` | `killall`                                  | Kills all nearby enemies            |
| `tame`    | `tame`                                     | Tames all nearby tameable creatures |

### Common Creature Names

**Enemies:**

* `Greyling`, `Greydwarf`, `GreydwarfBrute`, `GreydwarfShaman`
* `Skeleton`, `Draugr`, `DraugrElite`, `Blob`, `Oozer`
* `Troll`, `Surtling`, `Wraith`, `StoneGolem`

**Tameable Animals:**

* `Boar`, `Wolf`, `Lox`

## Building and Creative Commands

### Construction Tools

| Command     | Syntax      | Description                                            |
| ----------- | ----------- | ------------------------------------------------------ |
| `debugmode` | `debugmode` | Enables creative building mode (no resource costs)     |
| `god`       | `god`       | Toggles god mode (invincibility)                       |
| `ghost`     | `ghost`     | Toggles ghost mode (no collision, fly through objects) |
| `fly`       | `fly`       | Enables flying mode                                    |
| `freefly`   | `freefly`   | Enables free camera mode                               |

### Building Management

| Command        | Syntax         | Description                                     |
| -------------- | -------------- | ----------------------------------------------- |
| `removebuilds` | `removebuilds` | Removes all player-built structures in the area |
| `repair`       | `repair`       | Repairs all structures within range             |

## Server Management Commands

### Performance and Debugging

| Command      | Syntax            | Description                                    |
| ------------ | ----------------- | ---------------------------------------------- |
| `info`       | `info`            | Shows system information and performance stats |
| `lodbias`    | `lodbias [value]` | Adjusts level of detail bias (0.5-5.0)         |
| `dpsdebug`   | `dpsdebug`        | Toggles damage per second debug display        |
| `resetspawn` | `resetspawn`      | Resets your spawn point to default             |

### Network Commands

| Command      | Syntax              | Description                     |
| ------------ | ------------------- | ------------------------------- |
| `connect`    | `connect [ip:port]` | Connects to a specific server   |
| `disconnect` | `disconnect`        | Disconnects from current server |

## Common Use Cases and Examples

### Setting Up a New Player

```bash theme={null}
# Give new player basic starting gear
spawn Hammer 1
spawn Axe 1 
spawn Pickaxe 1
spawn Wood 50
spawn Stone 50
```

### Hosting Events

```bash theme={null}
# Set dramatic weather for boss fights
env ThunderStorm
# Spawn boss creature
spawn Eikthyr 1 3
# Set time to evening for atmosphere
tod 0.8
```

### Server Maintenance

```bash theme={null}
# Force save before maintenance
save
# Remove dropped items to improve performance
removedrops
# Check connected players
players
```

### Troubleshooting Player Issues

```bash theme={null}
# Reset stuck player's spawn point
resetspawn
# Teleport player out of problematic area
goto [coordinates]
# Remove problematic structures
removebuilds
```

## Troubleshooting Common Issues

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Commands not working or 'Unknown command' error">
    **Issue**: Admin mode not enabled or incorrect command syntax

    * **Solution**: Ensure you've typed `imacheater` first to enable admin mode
    * **Check**: Verify "Cheats: True" appears on screen after enabling admin mode
    * **Syntax**: Double-check command spelling and parameter format
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Can't kick or ban players">
    **Issue**: Insufficient admin privileges or incorrect player name

    * **Solution**: Ensure you're the server host or added to admin list
    * **Player names**: Use exact player names (case-sensitive) or Steam IDs
    * **Check**: Use `players` command to see correct player names
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Spawned items not appearing">
    **Issue**: Invalid item name or quantity too high

    * **Solution**: Check item name spelling and use reasonable quantities
    * **Location**: Ensure you have space in inventory or items will drop on ground
    * **Limits**: Some items have maximum stack limits
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Weather or time commands not working">
    **Issue**: Incorrect weather name or time format

    * **Solution**: Use exact weather names from the list above
    * **Time format**: Use decimal values (0.0-1.0) for time of day
    * **Persistence**: Weather changes may take a moment to apply
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Building commands causing issues">
    **Issue**: Creative mode conflicts with normal gameplay

    * **Solution**: Use `debugmode` to toggle creative building on/off
    * **Resources**: Remember that `debugmode` removes resource requirements
    * **Multiplayer**: Creative mode affects all players on the server
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Performance issues after using commands">
    **Issue**: Too many spawned entities or items affecting server performance

    * **Solution**: Use `killall` and `removedrops` to clean up excess entities
    * **Moderation**: Avoid spawning excessive quantities of creatures or items
    * **Restart**: Consider server restart if performance issues persist
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Related Guides

* [Setup Valheim Server](./setup-server) - Initial server configuration and installation
* [Join Your Valheim Server](./join-server) - Connect to your server and start playing
* [Installing BepInEx Mods](./install-mods) - Enhance gameplay with modifications
* [Popular Viking Mods](./popular-mods) - Discover the best Valheim mods
* [Control Panel Overview](/panel/overview) - Understanding your server management interface

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