ARK · COMMAND
ForceUpdateDynamicConfig
- Command
Forces the server to reload its dynamic configuration immediately without requiring a restart.
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Syntax
Console syntax
cheat ForceUpdateDynamicConfigAbout
ForceUpdateDynamicConfig triggers an immediate refresh of the server's dynamic configuration settings. Use this after editing configuration files directly on disk when you want changes to take effect without a full server restart.
This command is useful for testing configuration changes or applying hotfixes during active play. It works from the console, making it practical for remote admin management.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the ForceUpdateDynamicConfig used for?
- ForceUpdateDynamicConfig triggers an immediate refresh of the server's dynamic configuration settings. Use this after editing configuration files directly on disk when you want changes to take effect without a full server restart.
- Which game is the ForceUpdateDynamicConfig from?
- The ForceUpdateDynamicConfig is from ARK: Survival Ascended. Every ID, code, and command on this page is specific to ARK: Survival Ascended and its current live build.
- What is the syntax for the ForceUpdateDynamicConfig command?
- The syntax is
cheat ForceUpdateDynamicConfig. 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. - When was the ForceUpdateDynamicConfig data last updated?
- The ForceUpdateDynamicConfig 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.
- Can I run the ForceUpdateDynamicConfig command over RCON?
- Yes. Send
cheat ForceUpdateDynamicConfigthrough 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 ForceUpdateDynamicConfig in ARK: Survival Ascended?
- Forces the server to reload its dynamic configuration immediately without requiring a restart.
- How do I enable admin commands to run ForceUpdateDynamicConfig?
- In single-player, cheats are on by default. On a dedicated or hosted server, log in as admin with
enablecheats <AdminPassword>first, then runcheat ForceUpdateDynamicConfig. Without admin access the console rejects it.