Becoming an admin on your Project Zomboid server grants you special permissions that allow you to manage players, execute commands, moderate gameplay, and modify server settings. This guide will walk you through how to set admin permissions for yourself or others using the CloudNord game panel and server console, plus explain the different admin access levels available.
Step 1: Login to Your CloudNord Game Panel
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Log in with your CloudNord account credentials.
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Select your running Project Zomboid server from the server list.
Step 2: Set Admin Access Level Using Console Commands
To grant admin or moderator permissions to yourself or another player, follow these steps:
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Open the Console tab in your server control panel.
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Enter the command:
textSetAccessLevel <username> <level>Replace
<username>with the exact in-game username of the player you want to grant permissions to, and<level>with the desired admin level.Example:
textSetAccessLevel Player123 admin -
Press Enter or click Send.
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You will receive a confirmation message in the console confirming the change.
Step 3: Understanding Admin Levels and Permissions
Project Zomboid offers multiple admin permission levels, each granting a different set of commands and abilities:
| Admin Level | Description | Key Permissions |
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| admin | Full server control and management | All commands including saving/quitting worlds, changing server options, assigning access levels, kicking/banning players, reloading scripts, etc. |
| moderator | High-level moderation without full admin power | Ban/unban users, whitelist management, kicking, safehouse configuration, modifying player access levels below admin. |
| overseer | Mid-level permissions for general server oversight | Managing player stats, banning, kicking, sending server messages, creating hordes, disconnecting players. |
| gm (Game Master) | Basic admin permissions | Ability to godmode, invisibility, teleport, controlling weather, spawning items or vehicles, sound effects. |
| observer | Limited permissions mainly for monitoring | View connected players, toggle god/invisibility for themselves, teleport to players or coordinates, open doors, see player stats. |
Step 4: Becoming an Admin Yourself
To become an admin yourself on a CloudNord Project Zomboid server:
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Ensure your admin password is set in the server’s Startup or Basic Settings tab in the control panel.
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Log in to the Project Zomboid game and on the Join Game screen, enter:
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Username:
admin(all lowercase) -
Password: The admin password you set in the server panel.
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Once logged in this way, you will have full admin rights on the server.
Additional Tips and Best Practices
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To remove admin access from a user, use the command:
textSetAccessLevel <username> none -
Maintain a trusted admin/moderator team by assigning appropriate access levels as per their roles.
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Keep your admin password secure and change it if you suspect unauthorized access.
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Utilize the CloudNord game panel’s console for quick admin management without needing to log into the game client every time.
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Refer to the Project Zomboid Wiki for a full list of admin commands available at each level.
Summary
| Command Example | Description |
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SetAccessLevel Player123 admin |
Grants full admin rights to Player123 |
SetAccessLevel Player456 gm |
Grants basic game master permissions to Player456 |
SetAccessLevel Player789 none |
Removes any special access from Player789 |
By following these steps on CloudNord, you can efficiently manage your Project Zomboid server’s admin permissions, ensuring smooth server operation and player moderation.
For further help, reach out to CloudNord support via your control panel or through official support channels.
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