Server not recognizing or remembering me as Admin/Owner

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I purchased a server today. I've gotten most if it all set up with mods and whatnot, but there is one thing that refuses all attempts to rectify it. The problem is that the server will not, for some reason, recognize me as the Admin/Owner. I have added my steam id (MANY different versions of it, including the one shown in the admin UI) to the AllowedCheaterSteamIDs.txt file that goes into the Saved folder. I'm sure there is a way to make the server remember me and the two other people I want as admins to be recognized as admins when logging in without having to enter a password EVERY time we log on. Until I type EnableCheats (password) My name doesn't even have the card or star next to my name. But after that I have the card right by my name. Please help.