How do I use the DoRestartLevel command in ARK: Survival Ascended?

The syntax is cheat DoRestartLevel. Open the admin console, paste it, replace any with real values, and press Enter. Verified against the current ARK: ASA build as of June 28, 2026.

Can I run the DoRestartLevel command over RCON?

Yes. Send cheat DoRestartLevel 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.

How do I enable admin commands to run DoRestartLevel?

In single-player, cheats are on by default. On a dedicated or hosted server, log in as admin with enablecheats first, then run cheat DoRestartLevel. Without admin access the console rejects it.

When was the DoRestartLevel data last updated?

The DoRestartLevel 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.

Which game is the DoRestartLevel from?

The DoRestartLevel is from ARK: Survival Ascended. Every ID, code, and command on this page is specific to ARK: Survival Ascended and its current live build.

ARK · COMMAND

DoRestartLevel

Command

Immediately restarts the current map, reloading all terrain, structures, and creatures to their saved state.

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Syntax

Console syntax

cheat DoRestartLevel

About

DoRestartLevel forces a full map reload without shutting down the server. All player characters remain in their last saved location, but the world state resets, terrain changes revert, structures and creatures respawn according to their spawn settings, and temporary taming progress is lost.

Use this to clear stuck dinosaurs, reset farm areas, or test map initialization without a full server restart. Be aware that players will experience a brief disconnect and reconnect as the level loads. Run it only when you are ready for active play to pause, typically during low-traffic windows.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I use the DoRestartLevel command in ARK: Survival Ascended?: The syntax is cheat DoRestartLevel. 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.
Can I run the DoRestartLevel command over RCON?: Yes. Send cheat DoRestartLevel 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 DoRestartLevel used for?: DoRestartLevel forces a full map reload without shutting down the server. All player characters remain in their last saved location, but the world state resets, terrain changes revert, structures and creatures respawn according to their spawn settings, and temporary taming progress is lost.
What is the DoRestartLevel?: Immediately restarts the current map, reloading all terrain, structures, and creatures to their saved state.
How do I enable admin commands to run DoRestartLevel?: In single-player, cheats are on by default. On a dedicated or hosted server, log in as admin with enablecheats <AdminPassword> first, then run cheat DoRestartLevel. Without admin access the console rejects it.
When was the DoRestartLevel data last updated?: The DoRestartLevel 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.
Which game is the DoRestartLevel from?: The DoRestartLevel is from ARK: Survival Ascended. Every ID, code, and command on this page is specific to ARK: Survival Ascended and its current live build.