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Commands

This page lists the main commands used to manage EventDirector.

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Exact command names can vary between builds. In many installations, the main command is /eventdirector and the short alias is /ed.

Main commands

CommandDescriptionRecommended for
/eventdirectorShows main help or plugin information.Staff
/eventdirector helpShows the command list.Staff
/eventdirector versionShows plugin version and status.Staff/Admin
/eventdirector reloadReloads configuration and messages.Admin
/eventdirector setupOpens the setup wizard.Admin
/eventdirector adminOpens the admin GUI.Admin
/eventdirector guiOpens the GUI, if available.Admin
/eventdirector backup create <name>Creates a manual backup.Admin
/eventdirector backup listLists available backups.Admin
/eventdirector restore <name>Restores a backup.Admin
/eventdirector safemode onEnables safe mode.Admin
/eventdirector safemode offDisables safe mode.Admin
/eventdirector safemode statusChecks safe mode status.Admin
/eventdirector updatecheckChecks for available updates.Admin
/eventdirector licenseShows license information, if supported by the build.Admin

Short alias

If enabled, you can use /ed instead of /eventdirector.

Examples:

/ed version
/ed setup
/ed admin

Sensitive commands

These commands should be reserved for trusted administrators:

  • reload;
  • setup;
  • backup;
  • restore;
  • safe mode;
  • update checker;
  • license management;
  • admin GUI access.
warning

Do not give restore or safe mode permissions to untrusted users. A wrong restore can overwrite recent configuration changes.