Ark: Survival Evolved Server Commands

Launch Commands
Launch commands will only work as commandline arguments while launching the server, and will not work while the game is running.

AllowThirdPersonPlayer: Enables 3rd person mode

AltSaveDirectoryName: Saves server data to an alternate directory

AlwaysNotifyPlayerLeft: Displays message when someone leaves server

DifficultyOffset=0 to 1: Changes the difficulty on the server.

DontAlwaysNotifyPlayerJoined: Disables message when someone joins the server.

GlobalVoiceChat: Voice chat is global.

MapPlayerLocation: Shows your location on the map.

NoTributeDownloads: Turns off outside downloads of characters/dinos.

ProximityChat: Text chat only appears to people that are close to one another.

ServerCrosshair: Turns on crosshair.

ServerForceNoHUD: Disables floating names.

ServerHardcore: When you die, your character is reset to level 1.

ServerPVE: Disables PVP

Server Console
In order to launch the server console inside the game, you simply need to press Tab to bring up the command prompt. Type in:

enablecheats <adminpassword> (Type admin password without the brackets)

If you are struggling to log in as admin, head to the game ini file, remove all password-related commands, and then add the following:

[AdminPassword]
Password=ADMINPW
ServerPassword=

Multiplayer Commands
In order to use the following, you will need to login as an admin using the above-mentioned Server Console method.

 

*All bracketed values are quantities that are to be inputted without the brackets*

 

banplayer <SteamName>: Bans the user from the serve

 

cheat addexperience 1000 0 0: gives you 1000 xp, you can change the value of 1000

 

cheat AllowPlayerToJoinNoCheck <SteamID>: Whitelists the person

 

cheat broadcast <MessageString>: Will allow you to broadcast a message to everyone on the server

 

cheat damagetarget <amount>: Deals damage to the creature you are aiming at.

 

cheat destroyall <classname>: Destroys all objects/dinosaurs of a classname

 

cheat destroyallenemies: Destroys all enemies currently spawned

 

cheat DisallowPlayerToJoinNoCheck <SteamID>: Removes whitelist

 

cheat enemyinvisible true/false: Makes all creatures ignore you even if you attack them

 

cheat execsetsleeping true/false: Puts yor character to sleep/wakes them up

 

cheat Fly: You are able to fly.

 

cheat forcetame: Instantly tames a dinosaur.

 

cheat Ghost: Noclipping enabled.

 

cheat giveitemnum <ID> <QTY> <Quality> <True/False>: Gives you an item, depending on which item ID you choose.

 

cheat giveresources: Gives 50 of all resources

 

cheat God: Enables God mode.

 

cheat infinitestats: Gives you infinite stats.

 

cheat playersonly: Freezes all dinosaurs at their current location. Freezes crafting as well.

 

cheat quit: Exits the current world, use after saving for a safe shutdown

 

cheat saveworld: Saves current worldstate

 

cheat SetMessageOfTheDay <message>: Sets a message that pops up when people enter

 

cheat setplayerpos 0 0 0: Allows you to teleport to cords

 

cheat settimeofday <timestring>: Changes the time of day.

 

cheat slomo 5: Changes the speed of player movement.

 

cheat summon <classname>: Summons a dinosaur at your location.

 

cheat Teleport: You are teleported in the direction you face.

 

cheat ToggleInfiniteAmmo: Gives you infinite ammo for weapons

 

cheat Walk: Deactivates flying and allows you to walk again.

 

giveengrams: Unlocks all crafting recipes for your character

 

setcheatplayer false: Disables the cheat menu

 

setcheatplayer true: Enables a cheat menu

 

unbanplayer <SteamName>: Unbans the user from the server