What are some useful console commands for ARK: Survival Ascended?
Summary
Q.What are some useful console commands for ARK: Survival Ascended?
A.ARK: Survival Ascended offers a robust set of admin/console commands. Key ones include settimeofday, setcheatplayer, Gmbuff, Infinitestats, Dotame/Forcetame, Forcetameaoe, Giveengrams, Giveresources, Giveitem/Giveitemnum, Gmsummon/Summon/Summontamed, GFI, and teleport options. You’ll need console access and appropriate admin rights to use them on private servers. Dot Esports guide and GameSkinny ASA commands list are solid references for exact syntax and platform steps.
More info
ARK: Survival Ascended includes a wide range of console commands that can speed up progression, test features, or simply alter the world for a custom playthrough. To use them on a private server, ensure you have admin rights (and an admin password if the map requires one). On PC you typically press ~ to open the console; on Xbox you use RB+LB+X+Y, and on PlayStation you use R1+L1+Square+Triangle, after enabling Console Access in Settings. For quick reference and exact syntax, see guides like the Dot Esports ASA console commands list and GameSkinny’s ASA commands list.
Useful commands to know include: - settimeofday <hh:mm> — Sets map time to a specific hour and minute. - setcheatplayer true/false — Enables or disables on-screen cheat indicators (useful on PC/servers). - addexperience <number> — Grants XP to level up faster. - Infinitestats — Provides infinite food, water, oxygen, and stamina. - Gmbuff — God mode with extra XP/engram points. - Dotame / Forcetame / Forcetameaoe <radius> — Tames targeted dinos; forcetame lets you ride without a saddle; forcetameaoe tames creatures nearby. - Giveengrams — Unlocks all crafting recipes; Giveitem / Giveitemnum / Giveitemtoplayer — spawn items by blueprint or item number. - Giveresources — Grants 50 of every material type. - Summon / Summontamed / Gmsummon <type> <level> — Spawn creatures (untamed or tamed) for testing or battles. - GFI <blueprint> — Quick item spawn; can also spawn dinos. - Tpcoords / Teleport / TeleportplayerToMe — Move around the map quickly.
These commands are widely documented in ASA resources and are ideal for shaping experiments, base-building, or debugging. For platform-specific steps and full command lists, consult guides like Dot Esports and GameSkinny, which also cover platform differences and the need for admin permissions. Official ASA console commands overview provides baseline context across platforms.
