{"id":17438,"date":"2025-09-03T00:21:47","date_gmt":"2025-09-03T00:21:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/?post_type=ht_kb&#038;p=17438"},"modified":"2025-09-03T00:21:48","modified_gmt":"2025-09-03T00:21:48","slug":"how-to-allow-cheating-hosts-impostor-server","status":"publish","type":"ht_kb","link":"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/article\/how-to-allow-cheating-hosts-impostor-server\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Allow Cheating Hosts Impostor Server"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Running an <strong>Impostor (Among Us) server<\/strong> means you control the rules of gameplay. One key setting is whether hosts are allowed to cheat. Enabling the <strong>Anti Cheat<\/strong> system while configuring host permissions ensures your server runs smoothly and fairly, while still giving you control over who can use advanced commands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this guide, we\u2019ll show you step by step how to <strong>allow or block cheating hosts<\/strong> on your Impostor server. Following these instructions keeps your community safe while giving you the flexibility you need as a server owner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Important:<\/strong> Always stop your server before making any configuration changes. This prevents errors and ensures your settings are applied correctly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Log in to your Control Panel.<\/strong><br>Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/panel.ggservers.com\">https:\/\/panel.ggservers.com<\/a> and log in with your account. Locate your Impostor server and click <code>Stop<\/code> before making any changes.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"106\" src=\"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-153-1024x106.png\" alt=\"Stopping Impostor (Among Us) server from GGServers panel\" class=\"wp-image-17105\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-153-1024x106.png 1024w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-153-300x31.png 300w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-153-768x80.png 768w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-153-50x5.png 50w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-153-60x6.png 60w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-153-100x10.png 100w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-153.png 1222w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Always stop your server before editing settings to prevent errors.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Access the Anti Cheat Settings.<\/strong><br>From the left-hand menu, click <code>Server Settings<\/code> and then go to the <code>Anti Cheat<\/code> tab. This is where you can configure all Anti Cheat options, including host permissions.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"752\" height=\"462\" src=\"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-9.png\" alt=\"GGServers Impostor (Among Us) Anti Cheat settings\" class=\"wp-image-17432\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-9.png 752w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-9-300x184.png 300w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-9-50x31.png 50w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-9-60x37.png 60w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-9-100x61.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 752px) 100vw, 752px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Configure the Allow Cheating Hosts Option.<\/strong><br>Locate the <code>Allow Cheating Hosts<\/code> setting and toggle it on. You can choose between the following options:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Never:<\/strong> Hosts are not allowed to cheat.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Always:<\/strong> Hosts can always cheat.<\/li>\n<li><strong>IfRequested:<\/strong> Hosts can cheat only if they connect with the <code>DisableServerAuthorityFlag<\/code> enabled.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"402\" height=\"215\" src=\"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-11.png\" alt=\"Configuring Allow Cheating Hosts option\" class=\"wp-image-17439\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-11.png 402w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-11-300x160.png 300w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-11-50x27.png 50w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-11-60x32.png 60w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-11-100x53.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 402px) 100vw, 402px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>After configuring the host permissions, return to your dashboard and click <code>Start<\/code> to launch your server. Your Impostor server will now run with Anti Cheat protection, while respecting the cheating rules you set for hosts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tip:<\/strong> Using the latest Impostor version ensures compatibility with new game updates. If your community relies on mods or plugins, you may need to use an older version for stability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-ht-blocks-messages wp-block-hb-message wp-block-hb-message--withicon\">Need help with Anti Cheat settings or host permissions? Our 24\/7 support team is ready to assist you. Submit a ticket anytime at: <a href=\"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/billing\/submitticket.php\">https:\/\/ggservers.com\/billing\/submitticket.php<\/a><\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Running an Impostor (Among Us) server means you control the rules of gameplay. One key setting is whether hosts are allowed to cheat. 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