Admin Grant Item (give)
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Grants a specified item to a player or yourself while in admin mode on a server you control.
Syntax
give <username> <item shortname> <amount>Example
give player1 wood 500💡 Notes
Requires admin privileges (owner or auth level 2). Item shortnames are case-sensitive (e.g., 'wood', 'stone', 'metal.fragments'). [verify] for exact shortname list.
🎯 Tips & Tricks
Find item shortnames
Open console (F1) and type 'item.list' to see all valid shortnames.
Give to self
Use 'give <yourname> <item> <amount>' or just 'give <item> <amount>' if you're the only admin.
Stack limits
Respect stack sizes (e.g., wood max 1000 per stack) to avoid overflow errors.
🔧 Troubleshooting
Item not appearing
Check spelling of shortname and ensure you have admin auth level 2.
Console says 'Unknown command'
Enable cheats by typing 'server.cheats true' in console first.
⚠️ Common Mistakes
- Giving items to offline players
- Using wrong shortname (e.g., 'metal' instead of 'metal.fragments')
- Over-spawning causing server lag
👍 Pros
- Instant resource spawning
- Useful for testing builds
- Works with any item in game
👎 Cons
- Only works on admin-owned servers
- Can break game balance if abused
- Requires knowing exact shortnames