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RenamePlayer

  • Command

Renames a player character on the server using their current name and the name you want to set.

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Syntax

Console syntax

cheat RenamePlayer <Player Name> <New Name>

Arguments

player name type: text
The name (not ID) of the player you wish to rename
new name type: text
The new name you wish to set for the player

About

Use RenamePlayer to change a player's character name without resetting their progress or tribe affiliation. This is useful when a player requests a name change, when you need to correct a misspelling during setup, or when managing duplicate or problematic names.

The command requires both the player's current name and the new name as arguments. The player does not need to be online, but their character must exist on the server. After renaming, the change takes effect immediately; the player will see the new name in their inventory and on the tribe roster when next they log in.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I use the RenamePlayer command in ARK: Survival Ascended?
The syntax is cheat RenamePlayer <Player Name> <New Name>. 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.
How do I enable admin commands to run RenamePlayer?
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 RenamePlayer <Player Name> <New Name>. Without admin access the console rejects it.
Which game is the RenamePlayer from?
The RenamePlayer 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 RenamePlayer?
Renames a player character on the server using their current name and the name you want to set.
What arguments does the RenamePlayer command take?
The RenamePlayer command takes 2 arguments: player name type: text, new name type: text. See the Arguments section on this page for what each one does.
How current is the RenamePlayer info?
The RenamePlayer 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 RenamePlayer command over RCON?
Yes. Send cheat RenamePlayer <Player Name> <New Name> 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 RenamePlayer used for?
Use RenamePlayer to change a player's character name without resetting their progress or tribe affiliation. This is useful when a player requests a name change, when you need to correct a misspelling during setup, or when managing duplicate or problematic names.