DocumentationAdding an ARK Survival Evolved Server Admin ​
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Here you will find instructions on how to find your Steam64ID.
Method 1: Admin Password (Temporary Admin Rights) ​
With this method, you can log in as admin in-game by entering the admin password.
Open your dashboard and select your ARK Survival Evolved server.
Navigate to your server settings.
Look for the
Admin Passwordoption and set a secure password.Save the changes and restart your server.
In-game: Open the console with the Tab key and enter the following command:
enablecheats YourAdminPasswordenablecheats YourAdminPassword
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Admin rights via password are only valid for the current session. After reconnecting, you will need to enter the password again.
Method 2: Permanent Admins (Steam64ID) ​
With this method, you are permanently registered as admin and do not need to enter a password.
Open your dashboard and select your ARK Survival Evolved server.
Navigate to the file browser and open the
ShooterGame/Savedfolder.Create or open the file
AllowedCheaterSteamIDs.txt.Add your Steam64ID on a new line.
Save the file and restart your server for the changes to take effect.
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If you want to add multiple admins, simply paste multiple Steam64IDs - each on a new line.
Important Admin Commands ​
After activating admin rights, the following commands are available to you:
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
cheat fly | Enables flight mode |
cheat walk | Disables flight mode |
cheat god | Enables invincibility mode |
cheat giveresources | Gives you 50 units of each resource |
cheat infinitestats | Infinite stamina, health, etc. |
cheat destroywilddinos | Removes all wild dinos |