Update admin-promotion instructions; clarify ID for evacuation

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@ -22,12 +22,12 @@ curl --header "Authorization: Bearer <access_token>" -X <POST|GET|PUT> <Endpoint
An `access_token` can be obtained through most Element-based matrix clients by going to `Settings` -> `Help & About` -> `Advanced` -> `Access Token`.
Be aware that an `access_token` allows a client to perform actions as an user and should be kept **secret**.
The user must be an administrator in the `account_accounts` table in order to use these endpoints.
The user must be an administrator in the `userapi_accounts` table in order to use these endpoints.
Existing user accounts can be set to administrative accounts by changing `account_type` to `3` in `account_accounts`
Existing user accounts can be set to administrative accounts by changing `account_type` to `3` in `userapi_accounts`
```
UPDATE account_accounts SET account_type = 3 WHERE localpart = '$localpart';
UPDATE userapi_accounts SET account_type = 3 WHERE localpart = '$localpart';
```
Where `$localpart` is the username only (e.g. `alice`).
@ -38,6 +38,10 @@ This endpoint will instruct Dendrite to part all local users from the given `roo
in the URL. It may take some time to complete. A JSON body will be returned containing
the user IDs of all affected users.
If the room has a published address set, the room's ID will not be in the URL, but may
be found as the room's "internal ID" (e.g. under Advanced within the room settings in
Element.)
## GET `/_dendrite/admin/evacuateUser/{userID}`
This endpoint will instruct Dendrite to part the given local `userID` in the URL from