IW4M-Admin/README.md

# IW4MAdmin [![GitHub license](https://img.shields.io/github/license/RaidMax/IW4M-Admin)](https://github.com/RaidMax/IW4M-Admin/blob/2.4-pr/LICENSE) [![GitHub stars](https://img.shields.io/github/stars/RaidMax/IW4M-Admin)](https://github.com/RaidMax/IW4M-Admin/stargazers)  
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## About
**IW4MAdmin** is an administration tool for [IW4x](https://iw4x.org/), [Pluto T6](https://forum.plutonium.pw/category/6/plutonium-t6), [Pluto IW5](https://forum.plutonium.pw/category/14/plutonium-iw5), [CoD4x](https://cod4x.me/),  [TeknoMW3](https://github.com/Musta1337/TeknoMW3), and most Call of Duty® dedicated servers. It allows complete control of your server; from changing maps, to banning players, **IW4MAdmin** monitors and records activity on your server(s). With plugin support, extending its functionality is a breeze.
### Download
Latest binary builds are always available at:
- [GitHub](https://github.com/RaidMax/IW4M-Admin/releases)
- [RaidMax](https://raidmax.org/IW4MAdmin)  


## Setup
**IW4MAdmin** requires minimal effort to get up and running.
### Prerequisites
* [.NET Core 3.1.x Runtime](https://www.microsoft.com/net/download) *or newer*
    * [Direct Download (Windows)](https://dotnet.microsoft.com/download/dotnet-core/thank-you/runtime-aspnetcore-3.1.4-windows-hosting-bundle-installer)
    * [Package Installation (Linux)](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dotnet/core/install/linux-package-manager-ubuntu-1910)
### Installation
1. Install .NET Core Runtime
2.  Extract `IW4MAdmin-<version>.zip`  
### Launching
Windows
1. Run `StartIW4MAdmin.cmd`
2. Configure **IW4MAdmin**

Linux
1. Execute `chmod +x StartIW4MAdmin.sh`  
2. Run `./StartIW4MAdmin.sh`
3. Configure **IW4MAdmin**

### First Steps
1. Go ingame and type via the **ingame chat** `!owner` to claim ownership (full admin permissions) of the server
2. Login to the webfront by accessing http://<machine_ip_here>:1624 and clicking on the key icon
    * You will need to retrieve your login credentials by typing `!rt` ingame

### Updating
1. Download the latest version of **IW4MAdmin**
2. Extract the newer version of **IW4MAdmin** into pre-existing **IW4MAdmin** folder and overwrite existing files

    _Your configuration and database will be saved_

## Help
Feel free to join the **IW4MAdmin** [Discord](https://discord.gg/ZZFK5p3)  
If you come across an issue,  bug, or feature request please post an [issue](https://github.com/RaidMax/IW4M-Admin/issues)


#### Explore the [wiki](https://github.com/RaidMax/IW4M-Admin/wiki) to find more information.