ECO uses a unique chat-based command system and web-based admin panel. This guide covers essential admin commands for managing your ecology simulation server, from player management to world configuration.
Admin Setup
- 1Access your server's Users.eco file
- 2Find the user section for the player
- 3Set their admin permissions to true
- 4Alternatively, use the web admin panel
- 5Restart server or use /reload for changes
Tip
- The first player on a fresh server often becomes admin
- Web panel at http://serverip:3001 (default)
- Multiple admins can be configured
Player Management Commands
/kick <player>Kick a player from the server
Example: /kick Steve
/ban <player>Ban a player permanently
Example: /ban Steve
/unban <player>Remove a ban from a player
Example: /unban Steve
/mute <player>Mute a player in chat
Example: /mute Steve
/unmute <player>Unmute a player
Example: /unmute Steve
/usersList all connected players
Example: Shows online players
Tip
- Commands are case-insensitive
- Player names must be exact
- Use Tab for name completion
Admin Utility Commands
/tp <player>Teleport to a player
Example: /tp Steve
/tphere <player>Teleport player to you
Example: /tphere Steve
/flyToggle flight mode
Example: Admin flight
/give <item> <amount>Give items to yourself
Example: /give Lumber 100
/settime <hour>Set the world time
Example: /settime 12
/setspawnSet world spawn point
Example: At your location
World Commands
/meteorCheck meteor status and countdown
Example: Days until impact
/setmeteor <days>Set meteor countdown
Example: /setmeteor 30
/destroymeteorRemove the meteor threat
Example: Peaceful mode
/day <number>Set the current day
Example: /day 1
/saveForce save the world
Example: Before maintenance
/reloadReload configuration files
Example: Apply config changes
Tip
- Meteor is core gameplay - be careful changing it
- Save before major changes
- Reload applies many config changes without restart
Web Admin Panel
- 1Access at http://your-server-ip:3001
- 2Login with admin credentials
- 3Manage users, laws, and world settings
- 4View server statistics and graphs
- 5Configure economy and ecology settings
Tip
- Web panel is the easiest admin method
- Real-time server monitoring
- Full configuration without console
Law and Government
Tip
- Admins can create laws affecting all players
- Laws can restrict actions, set taxes, or grant permissions
- The election system allows player-run government
- Admins can bypass laws if configured
- Use laws to manage the economy and ecology
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