Player access control uses lists or in-game commands. Managed via TCAdmin File Manager and console at fpsdedicated.com.
Whitelists (Private Servers)
- File: whitelist.txt or permitted.txt (SteamID64 per line).
- Enable in server.cfg: whitelist=1 or RequirePermission=true.
- Unlisted players kicked on join.
Blacklists/Bans
- File: bans.txt or banned.json (SteamID64/IP).
- Console: ban STEAMID "reason" or F7 (Rust).
- Timed: banid STEAMID minutes.
Management
- Add: Edit file or RCON banid.
- Remove: Unban STEAMID or delete line.
- Sync: Some games need restart; others hot-reload.
Automation
- Plugins: BanSystem (Oxide), BattlEye integrations.
- Discord: Webhook ban notifications.
Check logs for ban evasion (alt accounts). IP bans dodge via VPN—use hardware ID plugins.
