1 min readUpdated Oct 4, 2026

How To Become Admin On Your Quake II Server

An admin can change maps and match settings and kick players from inside the game, without full server access. It is a handy way to let trusted players run matches. Admin works in Deathmatch, Team Deathmatch and Capture the Flag.

Setting Your Admin Password

  1. 1
    Log in to Bropanel and select your server.
  2. 2
    In the sidebar, go to Settings.
  3. 3
    Under Basic, edit Admin Password.
  4. 4
    Click Save & Restart to apply your changes.

The password can only use letters, numbers, dashes and underscores. Clear the field to turn admin logins off.

Becoming Admin In Game

  1. 1
    Join your server.
  2. 2
    Press the ~ key to open the console.
  3. 3
    Type admin yourpassword with your Admin Password, then press Enter.

In Deathmatch and Team Deathmatch, type commands to see what you can do. In Capture the Flag, admin opens the admin menu.

For full server control, use RCON instead.