How to Use Admin Commands on Your ARK: Survival Evolved Server

Updated June 8, 2026

This article walks you through using admin commands on your ARK: Survival Evolved server. The list of commands below is not exhaustive, and not all of them are implemented in the game.

Enabling admin commands

Log into your server in-game.
Press Tab to open the server console.
Type enablecheats adminpasswordgoeshere (without quotes), using your own admin password.
You're all set to use the cheat commands below.

Note: Your admin password is set in the GameUserSettings.ini file, found under Configuration Files in the control panel.

Command reference

Command	Effect
`Cheat AddExperience 500 1 1`	Gives you 500 XP. Change `500` to any value.
`Cheat Fly`	Lets your character fly.
`Cheat God`	Makes you invulnerable.
`Cheat Ghost`	Noclip (fly with no collision).
`Cheat GiveResources`	Gives 50 of every resource (local servers only).
`Cheat Walk`	Stops flying.
`SetCheatPlayer true/false`	Enables or disables the cheat menu.
`Cheat SetTimeOfDay <time>`	Sets the time of day, e.g. `admincheat settimeofday 12:00`.
`Cheat ToggleInfiniteAmmo`	Toggles infinite ammo.
`Cheat Teleport`	Teleports you in the direction you're facing.
`Cheat SaveWorld`	Saves the current world.
`Cheat AllowPlayerToJoinNoCheck <steamID>`	Whitelists the given Steam ID.
`Cheat DisallowPlayerToJoinNoCheck <steamID>`	Removes the Steam ID from the whitelist.
`Cheat Broadcast <message>`	Broadcasts a message to the server.
`Cheat Slomo 5`	Changes movement speed.
`Cheat PlayersOnly`	Freezes all dinos and crafting.
`Cheat ForceTame`	Instantly tames the targeted dino.
`Cheat InfiniteStats`	Gives infinite hunger, stamina, ammo, etc.
`BanPlayer <SteamName>`	Bans a player from the server.
`UnBanPlayer <SteamName>`	Unbans a player.
`Cheat DamageTarget <amount>`	Deals damage to your target.
`Cheat DestroyAllEnemies`	Destroys all enemies.
`Cheat HurtMe <amount>`	Damages your own character.
`Cheat SetPlayerPos 0 0 0`	Teleports you to the given coordinates.
`Cheat Quit`	Saves and exits the server.
`Cheat ExecSetSleeping true/false`	Puts your character to sleep or wakes them.
`Cheat EnemyInvisible true/false`	Makes creatures ignore you, even if you attack.
`Cheat Summon <classname>`	Summons a creature or structure at your location.
`Cheat GiveItemNum <ID> <QTY> <Quality> <True/False>`	Gives you an item, e.g. `admincheat giveitemnum 1 1 1 false`.

Why can everyone see my admin commands in chat?

If the commands you run are broadcast to every player in chat, your server has AdminLogging enabled. Turn it off to keep your admin activity private.

Open GameUserSettings.ini under Configuration Files in the control panel.
In the [ServerSettings] section, add or edit this line: AdminLogging=False.
Save the file and restart your server.

Note: With AdminLogging set to False, your admin commands no longer appear in chat for other players.