Knowledgebase

Overview

User Groups define what actions players are allowed to perform. Players gain these permissions by entering the group's password in-game. A single player can be a member of multiple groups, inheriting the combined permissions.

Location of the Configuration

This setting is located in your server's main configuration file:
enshrouded_server.json

Explanation of User Group Options

Each object in the userGroups array represents a distinct permission set. Below is a breakdown of all available options.

Practical Example & Use Case

Let's create a multi-layered permission structure for a server with Admins, Trusted Builders, and General Members.

"userGroups": [
    {
        "name": "Admins",
        "password": "admin123",
        "canAccessInventories": true,
        "canEditBase": true,
        "canExtendBase": true,
        "canKickBan": true,
        "reservedSlots": 2
    },
    {
        "name": "Builders",
        "password": "build456",
        "canAccessInventories": true,
        "canEditBase": true,
        "canExtendBase": true,
        "canKickBan": false,
        "reservedSlots": 0
    },
    {
        "name": "Members",
        "password": "friend789",
        "canAccessInventories": true,
        "canEditBase": false,
        "canExtendBase": false,
        "canKickBan": false,
        "reservedSlots": 0
    }
]

• Admins: Have full control, including player management.

• Builders: Can build and expand bases and use storage, but cannot kick players.

• Members: Can only access shared storage but cannot build or alter the world.

How Players Join a Group

1. In-game, the player must open the Game Menu (default key: ESC).

2. Click on Server Settings.

3. Select the Groups tab.

4. Enter the password for the desired group and click "Join Group".

Once joined, the player will immediately have the permissions associated with that group.

You can also join the password-protected server by entering the password associated with the group.
You will join the server with the group directly.

Important Notes

• Restart Required: You must stop and restart your dedicated server for changes to the enshrouded_server.json file to take effect.

• Default Permissions: Players who are not in any group have the most basic permissions and typically cannot build or access storage.

• Permission Stacking: If a player joins multiple groups, they get the highest level of permission from any of them. If one group has canKickBan: false but another has canKickBan: true, the player will be able to kick and ban.