How to Use the Admin Console on Your ARK Server

The ARK admin console is where you run live server commands in-game. You must be logged in with the admin password or listed as an admin before commands will work.

1. Become admin first if you have not already: Using admin commands, and whitelisting admins on your ARK server.
2. Join your ARK server.
3. Open the in-game console. On PC this is usually Tab.
4. If using the admin password, run:

   enablecheats YOURADMINPASSWORD

5. Run commands with admincheat. Common examples:

   admincheat SaveWorld
   admincheat Broadcast Restart in 10 minutes
   admincheat DestroyWildDinos
   admincheat ListPlayers

6. Save the world before running destructive commands.

Some commands can remove dinos, destroy structures, or alter players permanently. Use them carefully and keep backups before major admin work.