In this guide, I’ll show you how to create and manage admins in SourceMod for your Team Fortress 2 server using the FinnishHost Game Panel. Admins have access to in-game commands and menus for managing players, maps, and server settings.
Step 1: Stop the Server
Always stop your server before editing SourceMod configuration files to ensure all changes are saved properly.
Step 2: Open the Admins Configuration File
- In your FinnishHost Game Panel, open the File Manager.
- Navigate to this folder:
tf/addons/sourcemod/configs/- Open the file named
admins_simple.ini.
Step 3: Add an Admin
Add your SteamID using the following format:
"STEAM_0:1:12345678" "99:z"- STEAM_0:1:12345678 — Replace this with your actual SteamID.
- 99 — Access level (highest possible admin flag).
- z — Grants all permissions.
Example of multiple admins:
"STEAM_0:1:11111111" "99:z"
"STEAM_0:1:22222222" "50:abcde"
Step 4: Save and Restart
After saving your changes, restart your server from the FinnishHost Game Panel. Once it starts, SourceMod will load the updated admin list automatically.
Step 5: Verify In-Game
Join your server and press the chat key (default Y), then type:
!adminIf setup correctly, the SourceMod admin menu should appear with options to kick, ban, change maps, and more.
Step 6: Troubleshooting
- Admin menu not opening? — Check for typos in your SteamID or missing quotation marks.
- Wrong SteamID format? — Make sure you’re using the classic
STEAM_0:format (not SteamID64). - No permissions? — Verify the flag value includes
zfor full access.
Optional: Use the “admins.cfg” File for Advanced Settings
If you prefer advanced admin setup (with groups or timed access), you can use admins.cfg instead of admins_simple.ini.
This allows more control over permissions and multiple admin levels.
Notes
We provide support for installation and configuration only.
We don’t provide support for third-party SourceMod plugins or permission conflicts.
Always back up your configs/ folder before editing admin files.
