Can I run the GetPlayerIDForSteamID command over RCON?

Yes. Send GetPlayerIDForSteamID 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 GetPlayerIDForSteamID?

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

Which game is the GetPlayerIDForSteamID from?

The GetPlayerIDForSteamID 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 arguments does the GetPlayerIDForSteamID command take?

The GetPlayerIDForSteamID command takes one argument: steam id type: steam id. See the Arguments section on this page for what each one does.

How current is the GetPlayerIDForSteamID info?

The GetPlayerIDForSteamID 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 GetPlayerIDForSteamID command in ARK: Survival Ascended?

The syntax is GetPlayerIDForSteamID . 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.

ARK · COMMAND

GetPlayerIDForSteamID

Command

Converts a player's Steam ID to their in-game player ID (UE4 ID) for use in other admin commands.

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Syntax

Console syntax

GetPlayerIDForSteamID <Steam ID>

Arguments

steam id type: steam id: The Steam ID of the player you wish to retrieve the player ID (UE4 ID) of.

About

This cheat command takes a Steam ID and returns the corresponding player ID that ARK uses internally. Player IDs are needed for commands like KickPlayer and BanPlayer, while Steam IDs are what you see in player lists and logs.

Run this command when you have a Steam ID but need the UE4 player ID to perform admin actions on that player. The command works from the console.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I run the GetPlayerIDForSteamID command over RCON?: Yes. Send GetPlayerIDForSteamID <Steam 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 GetPlayerIDForSteamID?: Converts a player's Steam ID to their in-game player ID (UE4 ID) for use in other admin commands.
How do I enable admin commands to run GetPlayerIDForSteamID?: In single-player, cheats are on by default. On a dedicated or hosted server, log in as admin with enablecheats <AdminPassword> first, then run GetPlayerIDForSteamID <Steam ID>. Without admin access the console rejects it.
Which game is the GetPlayerIDForSteamID from?: The GetPlayerIDForSteamID 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 GetPlayerIDForSteamID used for?: This cheat command takes a Steam ID and returns the corresponding player ID that ARK uses internally. Player IDs are needed for commands like KickPlayer and BanPlayer, while Steam IDs are what you see in player lists and logs.
What arguments does the GetPlayerIDForSteamID command take?: The GetPlayerIDForSteamID command takes one argument: steam id type: steam id. See the Arguments section on this page for what each one does.
How current is the GetPlayerIDForSteamID info?: The GetPlayerIDForSteamID 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 GetPlayerIDForSteamID command in ARK: Survival Ascended?: The syntax is GetPlayerIDForSteamID <Steam 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.