ARK admin-command basics

ARK IDs is a useful guide source for players and server admins who need command syntax for ARK: Survival Evolved.

The guide explains how to open the command box:

  • PC: press TAB, type the command, and press Enter.
  • Xbox: press LB + RB + X + Y together, then enter the command.
  • PlayStation: press L1 + R1 + Square + Triangle together, then enter the command.

Important admin setup:

  • Many commands require the cheat prefix.
  • On multiplayer servers, admins must authenticate first with EnableCheats <AdminPassword>.
  • Single-player usage is simpler, but command syntax still matters.

The command list is organized into categories such as server administration, chat, dinos, tribes, player commands, teleportation, structures, destroy commands, Creative Mode, map tools, and client-side commands.