ARK · COMMAND
Dino ToggleUpkeep
- Command
Toggle upkeep mode on a targeted dinosaur to enable or disable its resource consumption and decay.
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Syntax
Console syntax
cheat Dino ToggleUpkeepAbout
The cheat Dino ToggleUpkeep command switches upkeep mode on the dinosaur you are looking at. When upkeep is enabled, the creature consumes food and resources over time; when disabled, it stops consuming resources and will not spoil or decay.
This command is useful for testing creature behavior without managing feeding schedules, or for temporarily preserving valuable tames during server maintenance. You must be looking directly at the dinosaur when you execute the command, it targets whatever creature is in your crosshair.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the Dino ToggleUpkeep used for?
- The
cheat Dino ToggleUpkeepcommand switches upkeep mode on the dinosaur you are looking at. When upkeep is enabled, the creature consumes food and resources over time; when disabled, it stops consuming resources and will not spoil or decay. - When was the Dino ToggleUpkeep data last updated?
- The Dino ToggleUpkeep 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.
- What is the Dino ToggleUpkeep?
- Toggle upkeep mode on a targeted dinosaur to enable or disable its resource consumption and decay.
- How do I enable admin commands to run Dino ToggleUpkeep?
- In single-player, cheats are on by default. On a dedicated or hosted server, log in as admin with
enablecheats <AdminPassword>first, then runcheat Dino ToggleUpkeep. Without admin access the console rejects it. - Can I run the Dino ToggleUpkeep command over RCON?
- Yes. Send
cheat Dino ToggleUpkeepthrough 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. - How do I use the Dino ToggleUpkeep command in ARK: Survival Ascended?
- The syntax is
cheat Dino ToggleUpkeep. 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. - Which game is the Dino ToggleUpkeep from?
- The Dino ToggleUpkeep is from ARK: Survival Ascended. Every ID, code, and command on this page is specific to ARK: Survival Ascended and its current live build.