This guide provides a complete overview of Mordhau server administration, including essential admin console commands, player management tools, map control, and trusted community resources for server owners.
Whether you are running a casual public server or a competitive environment, understanding these administrative tools is critical to maintaining stability, fairness, and a positive player experience.
Server Map Names and Game Modes #
When managing maps or rotating game modes, it is important to use the correct internal map names. Mordhau uses internal identifiers that differ from in-game display names.
For a complete and up-to-date list of map names and supported modes, refer to:
🔗 Mordhau Fandom – Server Map Names
This resource is essential when configuring map rotations, using admin commands, or troubleshooting map loading issues.
Mordhau Server Owner Community #
Running a Mordhau server is much easier when you are connected with other experienced server owners.
The Mordhau Server Owner Discord is an active community where administrators discuss:
- Server performance and optimization
- Mod compatibility and issues
- Admin tools and best practices
- Updates and server-side changes
🔗 Join the Mordhau Server Owner Discord
This community is highly recommended for both new and experienced server owners.
Admin Console Commands #
Admin console commands allow you to control gameplay, manage players, and moderate your server in real time. These commands are entered through the server console or in-game admin console.
Changing the Active Map #
changelevel <map name>
Instantly changes the server to the specified map. The map name must match the internal map identifier exactly.
Tip: Always verify map names using the Mordhau Fandom map list to avoid loading errors.
Bot Management Commands #
Bots can be useful for testing, training, or filling empty slots.
addbots <integer> addbots team <integer> <0 for red, 1 for blue> removebots <integer>
- addbots – Adds bots to the server
- addbots team – Adds bots to a specific team
- removebots – Removes bots from the server
Player Management Commands #
These commands allow administrators to moderate player behavior and enforce rules.
kick <username / PlayfabID> <reason> ban <username / PlayfabID> <duration in minutes> <reason> mute <username / PlayfabID> <duration in minutes> <reason> unban <username / PlayfabID> banlist
- kick – Removes a player from the server
- ban – Temporarily or permanently bans a player
- mute – Prevents a player from chatting
- unban – Removes a ban
- banlist – Displays current bans
Gameplay Adjustment Commands #
slomo <value>
Adjusts the global game speed.
slomo 1– Normal speedslomo 0.5– Half speedslomo 2– Double speed
This command is useful for testing mechanics or creating custom events.
Vote Kick Management #
cancelvotekick
Cancels an active vote kick. This is useful if a vote is being abused or started incorrectly.
Player Information Commands #
playerlist copyid <slot number>
- playerlist – Displays connected players, slot numbers, and IDs
- copyid – Copies a player’s PlayfabID for moderation actions
Using PlayfabIDs ensures accuracy when kicking or banning players with similar names.
Ban Duration Reference (Temp Bans) #
When issuing temporary bans, durations are measured in minutes.
| Duration | Minutes |
|---|---|
| 1 Hour | 60 |
| 1 Day | 1440 |
| 1 Week | 10080 |
| 1 Month | 43800 |
| Permanent | 0 |
Effective Mordhau server administration requires a solid understanding of admin commands, player moderation tools, and server resources. By using the commands outlined in this guide and referencing trusted community resources, you can maintain a fair, stable, and enjoyable server environment.
If you need help with advanced moderation, performance tuning, or server configuration, connecting with the Mordhau server owner community or your hosting provider’s support team is always recommended.
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Part of the Academy Hosting team — running game, bot, and web servers in production. Published February 2, 2026. • 3 min read.
