ARK Survival Ascended (ASA) keeps the powerful console command system from the original. You can spawn items, tame dinos instantly, fly, and more. Here is how to enable and use them.
How to Open the Console
- PC: Press the Tab key (or the key bound to console). In single-player, enable "Allow Cheats" or type
enablecheatsfirst. - Console (Xbox/PlayStation): Pause the game, then press all four bumpers/triggers (L1+R1+L2+R2 or LB+RB+LT+RT) to open the admin command bar.
Enabling Cheats
On a multiplayer server, log in as admin:
enablecheats <ServerAdminPassword>
In single-player, cheats are usually available immediately, or enable them in settings.
Most Useful Commands
| Command | Effect |
|---|---|
fly | Enable flying |
walk | Disable flying |
ghost | Walk through walls (no clip) |
god | God mode (no damage) |
infinitestats | Infinite health, stamina, food, water |
forcetame | Instantly tame the dino you are looking at |
dotame | Tame with saddle requirement |
teleport | Teleport forward |
settimeofday 12:00 | Set the time |
slomo 1 | Set game speed (1 = normal) |
Spawning Items and Dinos
Give items by blueprint:
giveitem "<blueprintpath>" <quantity> <quality> <blueprint 0/1>
Give resources fast:
giveresources
giveitemnum <id> <qty> <quality> <bp>
Spawn a creature:
summon <creature_id>
spawndino "<blueprint>" 1 1 1 <level>
Give experience and engrams:
addexperience 10000 0 1
giveengrams
Admin/Server Management Commands
| Command | Effect |
|---|---|
saveworld | Force save the server |
kickplayer <id> | Kick a player |
banplayer <id> | Ban a player |
destroywilddinos | Wipe and respawn wild dinos |
broadcast <message> | Server-wide message |
Tips
- Wrap blueprint paths in quotes
- Use
cheatprefix on servers (e.g.cheat fly) destroywilddinosis useful for forcing fresh spawns on a server
FAQ
How do you open the console in ARK Survival Ascended? Press Tab on PC, or all four bumpers/triggers on console.
How do you enable cheats on a server?
Type enablecheats <AdminPassword> after joining.
How do you instantly tame a dino?
Look at it and type forcetame.
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