Summary
Adding an admin to a Multi Theft Auto server is a great way to enhance server security without restricting it to random users, like with a server password. Admins can execute various commands on the server and access the useful admin menu. The admin menu contains multiple tools for spawning vehicles, managing players, and numerous other functions, including server options.
How to Add an Admin to a Multi Theft Auto Server
1. Log in to the BisectHosting Starbase panel.
2. Start the server.
3. Go to the Console tab.
4. Copy and paste the following command into the field: addaccount <username> <password> .
5. Replace the username and password with the desired login credentials.
6. Stop the server.
7. Go to the Files tab.
8. Find the following directory: /home/container/mods/deathmatch .
9. Open the acl.xml file.
10. Navigate to the <group name="Admin"> section, and create a new line at the bottom.
11. Add the following line: <object name="user.[Username]"></object> , replacing the name with the previously created user.
12. Once finished editing, choose Save.
13. Return to the deathmatch directory, and open the mtaserver.conf file. 
14. Ensure the following settings are set to 1 on startup:"admin""helpmanager""mapcycler""mapmanager"
15. If any edits were made, press Save.
16. Start and join the server.
17. Press T to open the in-game chat.
18. Enter the following command: /login <username> <password> .
