Manage your Natural Selection 2 server easily with the built-in admin command system. This guide will walk you through the most essential server commands used to moderate players, manage maps, and customize gameplay in real time.
Accessing Admin Commands
To use admin commands, you must be logged in as an administrator in-game or via RCON. Admins can execute commands directly from the server console or in-game chat using sv_ or the appropriate shortcut.
Common Admin Commands
| Command | Parameters | Description |
|---|---|---|
sv_ban |
<PLAYER> <minutes> <reason> |
Ban a player. Use 0 for a permanent ban. |
sv_kick or kick |
<PLAYER> |
Kick a player from the server. |
sv_switchteam |
`<PLAYER> <1 | 2>` |
sv_rrall |
(none) | Force all players into the Ready Room. |
sv_randomall |
(none) | Randomly assign Ready Room players to teams. |
sv_eject |
<PLAYER> |
Remove player from the command chair/hive. |
sv_say or say |
<message> |
Send a global message to all players. |
sv_tsay |
`<1 | 2> <message>` |
sv_psay |
<PLAYER> <message> |
Send private message to a player. |
sv_slay |
<PLAYER> |
Kill a player. |
sv_help |
(none) | List commands available to your admin level. |
sv_status or status |
(none) | View all connected players and SteamIDs. |
sv_statusip |
(none) | View all connected players with IP addresses. |
sv_password |
<password> |
Set a server password. Run again with no password to remove. |
sv_unban |
<STEAMID> |
Unban a player. |
sv_reset or reset |
(none) | Reset the current round. |
sv_listbans |
(none) | View all currently banned players. |
cyclemap |
(none) | Switch to the next map in the cycle. |
sv_autobalance |
<true/false> <players> <seconds> |
Enable or configure auto team balancing. |
sv_changemap or changemap |
<mapname> |
Change to a specific map. |
sv_cheats |
0/1 |
Enable or disable cheat commands. |
Note:
<PLAYER>can be a player's in-game name, SteamID, or player ID.
Tips for Managing Your Server
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Use
sv_helpin-game to see which commands your admin level can run. -
Add
sv_passwordfor private events or tournaments. -
Use
sv_resetto quickly restart a round without changing the map. -
Always confirm map names before using
sv_changemap.
Need More Help?
If you're unsure how to configure admin permissions or automate moderation, submit a support ticket — our team is here 24/7 to help you run a smooth and fun Natural Selection 2 server.
