Can I run the GiveExplorerNote command over RCON?

Yes. Send cheat GiveExplorerNote 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.

When was the GiveExplorerNote data last updated?

The GiveExplorerNote entry was last verified on GameServersCodex on August 8, 2026. We track the live ARK: ASA build, so the details here reflect the current patch.

How do I enable admin commands to run GiveExplorerNote?

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

Which game is the GiveExplorerNote from?

The GiveExplorerNote 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 GiveExplorerNote command take?

The GiveExplorerNote command takes one argument: index type: number. See the Arguments section on this page for what each one does.

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

The syntax is cheat GiveExplorerNote . Open the admin console, paste it, replace any with real values, and press Enter. Verified against the current ARK: ASA build as of August 8, 2026.

ARK · COMMAND

GiveExplorerNote

Command

Console command to unlock a specific Explorer Note on your character by its index number.

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Syntax

Console syntax

cheat GiveExplorerNote <Index>

Arguments

index type: number: The index of the Explorer Note you wish to unlock for your character (e.g. 2).

About

GiveExplorerNote grants your character access to a single Explorer Note without requiring you to find it in the world. Provide the note's index number as the argument, for example, cheat GiveExplorerNote 2 unlocks the Explorer Note at index 2.

This command is useful for testing note availability, skipping tedious collection during server setup, or recovering lost progress. It is a cheat command and requires admin privileges to execute on a server.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I run the GiveExplorerNote command over RCON?: Yes. Send cheat GiveExplorerNote <Index> 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.
When was the GiveExplorerNote data last updated?: The GiveExplorerNote entry was last verified on GameServersCodex on August 8, 2026. We track the live ARK: ASA build, so the details here reflect the current patch.
How do I enable admin commands to run GiveExplorerNote?: 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 GiveExplorerNote <Index>. Without admin access the console rejects it.
Which game is the GiveExplorerNote from?: The GiveExplorerNote 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 GiveExplorerNote used for?: GiveExplorerNote grants your character access to a single Explorer Note without requiring you to find it in the world. Provide the note's index number as the argument, for example, cheat GiveExplorerNote 2 unlocks the Explorer Note at index 2.
What arguments does the GiveExplorerNote command take?: The GiveExplorerNote command takes one argument: index type: number. See the Arguments section on this page for what each one does.
What is the GiveExplorerNote?: Console command to unlock a specific Explorer Note on your character by its index number.
How do I use the GiveExplorerNote command in ARK: Survival Ascended?: The syntax is cheat GiveExplorerNote <Index>. Open the admin console, paste it, replace any <placeholders> with real values, and press Enter. Verified against the current ARK: ASA build as of August 8, 2026.