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MakeTribeFounder

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Console command that promotes the targeted player to tribe founder, usable in single-player or with admin privileges.

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Syntax

Console syntax

cheat MakeTribeFounder

About

MakeTribeFounder promotes a player to founder status within their tribe. Run it while looking at or having selected the player you want to promote. The command works in single-player mode and on multiplayer servers where you have admin rights.

Use this to fix tribe leadership if a founder has become inactive or left the server, or to transfer control during an admin-assisted tribe transition. Only the current tribe founder or a server admin can execute this command.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the MakeTribeFounder used for?
MakeTribeFounder promotes a player to founder status within their tribe. Run it while looking at or having selected the player you want to promote. The command works in single-player mode and on multiplayer servers where you have admin rights.
How do I enable admin commands to run MakeTribeFounder?
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 MakeTribeFounder. Without admin access the console rejects it.
What is the syntax for the MakeTribeFounder command?
The syntax is cheat MakeTribeFounder. 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 MakeTribeFounder data last updated?
The MakeTribeFounder 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.
What is the MakeTribeFounder?
Console command that promotes the targeted player to tribe founder, usable in single-player or with admin privileges.
Which game is the MakeTribeFounder from?
The MakeTribeFounder 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 MakeTribeFounder command over RCON?
Yes. Send cheat MakeTribeFounder 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.