ARK · COMMAND
DestroyTribeId
- Command
Removes a tribe and all its structures, dinos, and items from the server by tribe ID.
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Syntax
Console syntax
cheat DestroyTribeId <Tribe ID>Arguments
- tribe id type: tribe id
- The ID of the tribe you wish to delete.
About
DestroyTribeId deletes an entire tribe in a single command. All structures, tamed creatures, stored items, and data associated with that tribe are permanently removed. This is useful for cleaning up abandoned tribes or enforcing server rules without manual demolition.
You must provide the numeric tribe ID. Find it by checking the tribe's details in-game, in the server log, or via tribe lookup tools. Use this command carefully, deletion is immediate and irreversible.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Can I run the DestroyTribeId command over RCON?
- Yes. Send
cheat DestroyTribeId <Tribe ID>through RCON or your control-panel console. If the connection already runs with admin context, omit the leading "cheat". It works the same on hosted, self-hosted, and RCON setups. - What is the DestroyTribeId used for?
- DestroyTribeId deletes an entire tribe in a single command. All structures, tamed creatures, stored items, and data associated with that tribe are permanently removed. This is useful for cleaning up abandoned tribes or enforcing server rules without manual demolition.
- How do I use the DestroyTribeId command in ARK: Survival Ascended?
- The syntax is
cheat DestroyTribeId <Tribe ID>. Open the admin console, paste it, replace any<placeholders>with real values, and press Enter. Verified against the current ARK: ASA build as of June 28, 2026. - What is the DestroyTribeId?
- Removes a tribe and all its structures, dinos, and items from the server by tribe ID.
- Which game is the DestroyTribeId from?
- The DestroyTribeId is from ARK: Survival Ascended. Every ID, code, and command on this page is specific to ARK: Survival Ascended and its current live build.
- How current is the DestroyTribeId info?
- The DestroyTribeId entry was last verified on GameServersCodex on June 28, 2026. We track the live ARK: ASA build, so the details here reflect the current patch.
- How do I enable admin commands to run DestroyTribeId?
- In single-player, cheats are on by default. On a dedicated or hosted server, log in as admin with
enablecheats <AdminPassword>first, then runcheat DestroyTribeId <Tribe ID>. Without admin access the console rejects it. - What arguments does the DestroyTribeId command take?
- The DestroyTribeId command takes one argument: tribe id type: tribe id. See the Arguments section on this page for what each one does.