Terraria Server Commands — Vanilla & TShock (2026)
Terraria server commands come in two flavours: the light vanilla console (save, time, kick, ban) and the far more powerful TShock command set (/ban, /god, /item, /tp and more) if you run a TShock server. Here's the list that matters for each, with syntax.
The stock Terraria dedicated server has a small console command set (no slashes). TShock is the popular server mod that adds a large in-game command set (typed in chat with /) plus user accounts and permissions. Which commands you have depends on which server you run.
Vanilla server console commands
| Command | What it does |
|---|---|
say <message> | Broadcast a server message. |
playing | List connected players. |
kick <player> | Kick a player. |
ban <player> | Ban a player. |
save | Save the world now. |
time / dawn / noon / dusk / midnight | Show or set the time of day. |
settle | Settle all liquids instantly. |
exit | Save and stop the server. |
TShock admin commands
| Command | What it does |
|---|---|
/kick <player> [reason] | Kick a player. |
/ban add <player> [reason] | Ban a player. |
/mute <player> | Mute a player's chat. |
/god | Toggle god mode. |
/item <name> [stack] | Give yourself an item. |
/give <item> <player> [stack] | Give a player an item. |
/heal [player] | Fully heal. |
/tp <player> | Teleport to a player. |
TShock world & accounts
| Command | What it does |
|---|---|
/time <day|night|noon|...> | Set the time of day. |
/butcher | Kill all NPCs/enemies. |
/spawnmob <mob> [amount] | Spawn a mob or boss. |
/worldinfo | Show world details. |
/user add <name> <pass> <group> | Create a user account. |
/save | Save the world now. |
TShock admin commands are gated by user accounts and groups (superadmin, etc.), not just being on the server. Register with /register, log in with /login, and assign groups with /user. Only trusted groups get the powerful commands.
Related Terraria guides
Setting a server up? See how to make a Terraria server. If players can't connect, see fixing Terraria "can't connect".
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Frequently asked questions
How do I run commands on a Terraria server?
On a vanilla dedicated server, type console commands (no slash) in the server window — say, save, kick, time. On a TShock server, type commands in the in-game chat with a leading slash (/ban, /item, /tp), once you're logged into an admin account.
What's the difference between vanilla and TShock commands?
Vanilla Terraria has a small console command set for basic server control. TShock is a server mod that adds a large in-game command set plus user accounts and permissions — far more admin power, at the cost of running TShock instead of the stock server.
How do I give items on a Terraria server?
You need TShock — then /item
How do I make myself admin on a TShock Terraria server?
Register an account with /register, log in with /login, then have an existing superadmin assign your account to a group with /user. TShock gates commands by account group, not just presence on the server.
How do I change the time on a Terraria server?
On vanilla, use dawn / noon / dusk / midnight in the console. On TShock, use /time
How do I save a Terraria server?
save in the vanilla console, or /save in TShock chat. exit saves and stops the vanilla server cleanly.
How do I spawn a boss on a Terraria server?
You need TShock — /spawnmob
How do I teleport to a player in Terraria?
With TShock, /tp
How do I set up user accounts on a TShock server?
Players /register a password then /login; admins create or assign accounts with /user add
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