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Commands (Admin Commands)
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Commands (Admin Commands)

ARK Admin Commands: Master essential commands for god mode, flying, summoning creatures, giving items, and more.

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Commands (Admin Commands)

ARK Admin Commands: Master essential commands for god mode, flying, summoning creatures, giving items, and more.

Commands in ARK: Survival Evolved, particularly admin commands, offer a powerful way to manage your server, assist players, or simply experiment with the game's mechanics. Whether you're running a private server or playing solo, knowing these commands can save you time and unlock new possibilities. some of the most useful admin commands.

Accessing Commands

To use commands, you typically need to be an administrator. On PC, you can open the console by pressing the `~` key (tilde). On consoles, there's usually a specific button combination to bring up the command console.

Essential Admin Commands

  • admincheat god: Grants invincibility. You will take no damage. Type again to disable.
  • admincheat fly: Allows you to fly. Type again to disable.
  • admincheat walk: Disables flying and returns you to walking.
  • admincheat ghost: Allows you to pass through solid objects. Type again to disable.
  • admincheat teleport [X] [Y] [Z]: Teleports you to specific coordinates.
  • admincheat summon [CreatureName]: Summons a specified creature at your location. Example: admincheat summon Rex_Character_BP_C.
  • admincheat giveitem [ItemName] [Quantity] [Quality] [ForceBlueprint]: Gives you a specified item. Example: admincheat giveitem MetalIngot 100 1.
  • admincheat addexperience [Amount] [FromTamedDinos] [FromSaddles]: Grants experience points to your character.
  • admincheat destroyall [CreatureName]: Destroys all creatures of a specified type.
  • admincheat destroyallenemies: Destroys all hostile creatures in the vicinity.
  • admincheat saveworld: Forces a world save.
  • admincheat slomo [Number]: Changes the game speed. 1 is normal speed.
  • admincheat clearinventory: Clears your inventory. Use with caution!

Creature and Item Naming

When using summon or giveitem commands, you'll need the correct internal names for creatures and items. These can often be found on ARK wikis.

Important Considerations

  • Server Permissions: Ensure you have admin privileges on the server you are playing on.
  • Syntax: Commands are case-sensitive and require precise syntax.
  • Use Responsibly: Admin commands can significantly alter the game experience. Use them judiciously.

These commands are powerful tools for server administrators and solo players alike, offering unparalleled control over the ARK environment.

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