Setting Up ICARUS Server Administration
How to set up admin access on your ICARUS dedicated server using both the admin password and the permanent Steam ID whitelist.
Setting Up ICARUS Server Administration
ICARUS dedicated servers support two methods of admin access: a session-based admin password login via in-game chat, and a permanent admin whitelist using Steam64 IDs.
Method 1: Admin Password (Session Login)
This method grants admin privileges for the current game session. You must re-enter the password each time you join the server.
Step 1: Set an Admin Password
Open Icarus\Saved\Config\WindowsServer\ServerSettings.ini and set a password:
AdminPassword=YourSecurePasswordHere
Restart the server after saving the file.
Step 2: Log In as Admin In-Game
Once you have joined the server, open the in-game chat and type:
/AdminLogin YourSecurePasswordHere
If the password is correct, you will receive a confirmation message and admin commands will be available to you for that session.
Method 2: Permanent Admin Whitelist (Steam64 ID)
This method grants permanent admin access to specific Steam accounts without requiring a password login each session.
Step 1: Find Your Steam64 ID
Your Steam64 ID is a 17-digit number. You can find it at steamid.io by entering your Steam profile URL or username.
Example Steam64 ID: 76561198012345678
Step 2: Add Steam64 IDs to AdminWhitelist.txt
Create or edit the file AdminWhitelist.txt in the server root directory (the same folder as IcarusServer-Win64-Shipping.exe). Add one Steam64 ID per line:
76561198012345678
76561198087654321
Step 3: Restart the Server
After saving AdminWhitelist.txt, restart the server. Players whose Steam64 IDs are listed will have permanent admin access without needing to enter a password.
Which Method Should I Use?
| Method | Best For |
|---|---|
| Admin Password | Granting temporary admin to trusted players |
| AdminWhitelist.txt | Permanent admin for server owners and co-admins |
Most server owners use both: the whitelist for permanent admins and a password as a backup for trusted players.
Admin Commands
Once logged in as admin, you have access to server management commands via in-game chat. Common admin actions include kicking players, managing prospects, and server maintenance tasks.