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ExecSetSleeping

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Console command to toggle your character's sleeping state on or off.

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Syntax

Console syntax

cheat ExecSetSleeping <True / False>

Arguments

true / false type: boolean
Specify 'true' to put your character to sleep, 'false' to wake up your character up.

About

ExecSetSleeping puts your character to sleep or wakes them up via console input. Pass true to fall asleep or false to wake up.

This is a cheat command available in console on any server. Use it to test sleep-related mechanics, bypass animations, or manage your character state during admin work.

Frequently Asked Questions

How current is the ExecSetSleeping info?
The ExecSetSleeping 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 use the ExecSetSleeping command in ARK: Survival Ascended?
The syntax is cheat ExecSetSleeping <True / False>. 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 ExecSetSleeping used for?
ExecSetSleeping puts your character to sleep or wakes them up via console input. Pass true to fall asleep or false to wake up.
What is ExecSetSleeping in ARK: Survival Ascended?
Console command to toggle your character's sleeping state on or off.
What arguments does the ExecSetSleeping command take?
The ExecSetSleeping command takes one argument: true / false type: boolean. See the Arguments section on this page for what each one does.
How do I enable admin commands to run ExecSetSleeping?
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 ExecSetSleeping <True / False>. Without admin access the console rejects it.
Which game is the ExecSetSleeping from?
The ExecSetSleeping is from ARK: Survival Ascended. Every ID, code, and command on this page is specific to ARK: Survival Ascended and its current live build.
Can I run the ExecSetSleeping command over RCON?
Yes. Send cheat ExecSetSleeping <True / False> 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.