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RenameTribe

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Renames an existing tribe to a new name. Requires the tribe's current name and the desired new name as arguments.

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Syntax

Console syntax

cheat RenameTribe <Tribe Name> <New Name>

Arguments

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

About

Use RenameTribe to change a tribe's name on your server. You must know the tribe's current name (not its ID) and provide the new name you want to assign.

This command is useful for correcting typos in tribe names, enforcing naming policies, or renaming tribes during administrative interventions. Both the current tribe name and new name are passed as text arguments in order.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was the RenameTribe data last updated?
The RenameTribe 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 RenameTribe in ARK: Survival Ascended?
Renames an existing tribe to a new name. Requires the tribe's current name and the desired new name as arguments.
What is the syntax for the RenameTribe command?
The syntax is cheat RenameTribe <Tribe 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.
Can I run the RenameTribe command over RCON?
Yes. Send cheat RenameTribe <Tribe 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.
Which game is the RenameTribe from?
The RenameTribe is from ARK: Survival Ascended. Every ID, code, and command on this page is specific to ARK: Survival Ascended and its current live build.
How do I enable admin commands to run RenameTribe?
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 RenameTribe <Tribe Name> <New Name>. Without admin access the console rejects it.
What is the RenameTribe used for?
Use RenameTribe to change a tribe's name on your server. You must know the tribe's current name (not its ID) and provide the new name you want to assign.
What arguments does the RenameTribe command take?
The RenameTribe command takes 2 arguments: tribe name type: text, new name type: text. See the Arguments section on this page for what each one does.