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Admin Command Reference
Ark: Survival Evolved

Admin Command Reference

Master ARK admin commands. Learn player, creature, world, and item management commands for server control and troubleshooting.

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Master ARK admin commands. Learn player, creature, world, and item management commands for server control and troubleshooting.

Admin commands are powerful tools for server administrators in ARK: Survival Evolved, allowing for direct manipulation of the game world, player states, and creature spawns. These commands are essential for managing servers, troubleshooting issues, and creating unique gameplay experiences. This reference provides a comprehensive list of commonly used admin commands and their functions.

Accessing Admin Commands

To use admin commands, you must first be an administrator on the server. On PC, you typically open the console by pressing the 'Tab' key. On consoles, this is usually accessed through the pause menu. You will need to type 'enablecheats [your_admin_password]' to enable cheat commands. Once enabled, commands can be entered directly into the console.

Player Management Commands

These commands allow administrators to affect player characters:

  • GiveCreativeMode: Grants You creative mode, allowing them to fly, become invincible, and craft anything.
  • GiveCreativeMode [PlayerName/SteamID]: Grants creative mode to a specific player.
  • ToggleInfiniteAmmo: Toggles infinite ammo for the player.
  • ToggleGodMode: Makes You invincible.
  • SetPlayerPos [PlayerName/SteamID] [X] [Y] [Z]: Teleports a player to specific coordinates.
  • DestroyMyTarget: Destroys the target You is looking at.
  • Suicide: Kills the player.
  • Fly: Enables flight for the player.
  • Walk: Disables flight.

Creature Management Commands

Control the spawning and behavior of creatures:

  • SpawnDino [BlueprintPath] [X] [Y] [Z] [Level] [Variant]: Spawns a specific dinosaur at given coordinates and level. Example: SpawnDino Blueprint'/Game/PrimalEarth/Dinos/Dodo/Dodo_Character_BP.Dodo_Character_BP' 100 100 100 30 0
  • DestroyAll[DinoName]: Destroys all of a specific type of dinosaur. Example: DestroyAllDino Raptor
  • ForceTame: Tames the creature You is looking at instantly.
  • GiveAllBlueprints: Grants all engrams to the player, allowing them to craft any item.
  • GiveItem [ItemBlueprintPath] [Quantity] [Quality] [ForceBlueprint]: Gives You a specific item.

World & Server Commands

Commands that affect the game world and server settings:

  • SaveWorld: Saves the current state of the world. Essential for preventing data loss.
  • Broadcast [Message]: Sends a global message to all players on the server.
  • SetTimeOfDay [HH:MM]: Sets the in-game time. Example: SetTimeOfDay 12:00 for noon.
  • SetHardcoreMode: Toggles hardcore mode.
  • SetSpectatorMode: Toggles spectator mode.
  • Disconnect: Disconnects You from the server.

Item & Blueprint Commands

Useful for obtaining specific items or blueprints:

  • GiveItemNum [ItemID] [Quantity] [Quality] [ForceBlueprint]: Gives an item by its numerical ID.
  • GiveEngramsToAllPlayers: Grants all engrams to all players.
  • GiveEngramsToPlayer [PlayerName/SteamID]: Grants all engrams to a specific player.

Important Notes

  • Blueprint Paths: Many commands require specific blueprint paths for items and creatures. These can often be found on ARK wiki pages.
  • Case Sensitivity: Some commands may be case-sensitive.
  • Server Performance: Overuse of spawn commands can impact server performance.
  • Backup: Always ensure you have backups of your server saves before making significant changes.

Admin commands offer immense control, but they should be used responsibly to maintain a fair and enjoyable environment for all players.

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