IW4MAdmin Commands Reference for IW4x Servers
IW4MAdmin gives you a full set of in-game admin commands accessible through chat. Players type commands directly into the in-game chat box — no RCON console needed. This reference covers all standard commands organized by permission level, plus usage examples.
How Commands Work
Type commands in the in-game chat. They are intercepted by IW4MAdmin before being broadcast to other players, so most commands won't appear as a chat message. Commands start with ! (configurable). Example:
!kick PlayerName cheating
Commands can also be sent from the IW4MAdmin web panel's built-in console, or triggered via RCON using say:
rcon say !kick PlayerName cheating
Admin Rank Hierarchy
IW4MAdmin uses a stepped permission system. Higher ranks have access to all commands below their level, plus their own level's commands.
| Rank Number | Rank Name | Who Gets This |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | User | All players |
| 1 | Trusted | Verified regulars |
| 2 | Moderator | Junior admins |
| 3 | Administrator | Full admins |
| 4 | SeniorAdmin | Lead admins |
| 5 | Owner | Server owner (you) |
Promote a player: !setlevel <player> <rank_name>
User Commands (All Players)
These are available to everyone connected to the server.
| Command | Usage | Description |
|---|---|---|
!help |
!help |
Lists all commands available to your rank |
!stats |
!stats |
Shows your own stats (KDR, kills, time played) |
!topstats |
!topstats |
Shows the top players on the server |
!rules |
!rules |
Displays server rules (configured in IW4MAdmin settings) |
!admins |
!a |
Lists online admins and their ranks |
!whoami |
!whoami |
Shows your own rank and GUID |
!report |
!report <player> <reason> |
Reports a player to online admins |
!ping |
!ping |
Shows your current ping to the server |
Trusted Commands
| Command | Usage | Description |
|---|---|---|
!warn |
!warn <player> <reason> |
Issues a warning; accumulated warnings lead to auto-kick |
!warnclear |
!warnclear <player> |
Clears all warnings from a player |
!flag |
!flag <player> <reason> |
Flags a player for admin attention |
!unflag |
!unflag <player> |
Removes a flag from a player |
Moderator Commands
| Command | Usage | Description |
|---|---|---|
!kick |
!kick <player> <reason> |
Kicks a player from the server |
!say |
!say <message> |
Broadcasts a message as "Admin" |
!tell |
!tell <player> <message> |
Sends a private message to a player |
!fastrestart |
!fr |
Instantly restarts the current map |
!list |
!list |
Shows all connected players with their client numbers |
Administrator Commands
| Command | Usage | Description |
|---|---|---|
!tempban |
!tempban <player> <duration> <reason> |
Temporarily bans a player. Duration: 1h, 2d, 1w, etc. |
!map |
!map <mapname> |
Changes to the specified map immediately |
!maprotate |
!mr |
Advances to the next map in the rotation |
!setlevel |
!setlevel <player> <level> |
Promotes or demotes a player's rank |
!alias |
!alias <player> |
Shows all names a player has used |
!history |
!history <player> |
Shows a player's punishment history |
!clientinfo |
!ci <player> |
Shows detailed info including IP and GUID |
!ban |
(SeniorAdmin level) | See below |
Duration format for !tempban:
30m— 30 minutes2h— 2 hours1d— 1 day1w— 1 week1mo— 1 month
SeniorAdmin Commands
| Command | Usage | Description |
|---|---|---|
!ban |
!ban <player> <reason> |
Permanently bans a player |
!unban |
!unban <clientid> <reason> |
Removes a permanent ban (use client ID from web panel) |
!baninfo |
!baninfo <player> |
Shows ban details |
Owner Commands
| Command | Usage | Description |
|---|---|---|
!owner |
!owner |
Claims ownership (first run only) |
!setlevel |
!setlevel <player> Owner |
Promotes to any rank including Owner |
!rcon |
!rcon <command> |
Executes a raw RCON command |
!privatemessage |
!pm <player> <message> |
Private message (bypasses rank restrictions) |
!plugins |
!plugins |
Lists loaded IW4MAdmin plugins |
Player Targeting Syntax
Most commands that target a player accept:
- Partial name:
!kick john— matches any player with "john" in their name - Client number:
!kick @3— use the@prefix with the slot number from!list - Exact name: If multiple players match a partial name, IW4MAdmin will ask you to be more specific
If a player's name contains special characters or color codes, using the @ slot number is the most reliable approach.
Practical Usage Examples
// Kick a cheater
!kick BadPlayer cheating
// Temp-ban a toxic player for 24 hours
!tempban ToxicGuy 1d toxic behavior
// Ban a confirmed hacker permanently
!ban WallHacker confirmed aimbot
// Promote a trusted regular to Moderator
!setlevel TrustedPlayer Moderator
// Change the map to Rust
!map mp_rust
// Quick restart after a bad round
!fr
// Warn a player for team killing
!warn TeamKiller stop team killing
// Check a suspicious player's history
!history SuspiciousPlayer
// Announce something to all players
!say All players please read the rules: !rules
Web Panel vs. In-Game Commands
Both methods reach the same IW4MAdmin backend. The web panel at http://[server-ip]:1624 provides:
- A visual player list with one-click kick/ban/warn buttons
- Full ban management and search
- Player history and alias lookup
- Server console for sending commands
- Stats graphs and leaderboards
In-game chat commands are faster for live moderation while you're playing. The web panel is better for reviewing history, managing bans, and configuring IW4MAdmin settings.