Can I run the SDF command over RCON?

Yes. Send cheat SDF 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 SDF?

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

Which game is the SDF from?

The SDF 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 use the SDF command in ARK: Survival Ascended?

The syntax is cheat SDF . 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.

When was the SDF data last updated?

The SDF 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 arguments does the SDF command take?

The SDF command takes 3 arguments: creature id type: entity id part, tamed type: boolean, level type: number. See the Arguments section on this page for what each one does.

ARK · COMMAND

SDF

Command

Spawn a creature at a specific level and tame state; useful for testing, populating servers, or quickly obtaining a creature without hunting.

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Syntax

Console syntax

cheat SDF <Creature ID> <Tamed> <Level>

Arguments

creature id type: entity id part: The ID of the creature you wish to spawn, without the _C at the end of the ID. E.g. Beaver_Character_BP instead of Beaver_Character_BP_C.
tamed type: boolean: Specify 'true' here to spawn tamed, 'false' to spawn untamed.
level type: number: The level you wish to spawn the creature at. Enter 0 here to spawn the creature with a random level.

About

SDF spawns a creature at your crosshair with control over its tame state and level. Unlike Summon, which spawns creatures untamed and at a fixed level, SDF lets you decide whether the creature arrives tamed or wild, and what level it reaches.

Provide the creature's class name without the _C suffix, set tamed to true or false, and enter a level number. Use 0 for a random level within the creature's natural range. The creature appears in front of you and can be immediately used or managed; tamed creatures are rideable and command-responsive right away.

This command is most valuable for testing balance changes, seeding specific creatures for events, or skipping the grind when you need a particular dino at a particular power level for development.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I run the SDF command over RCON?: Yes. Send cheat SDF <Creature ID> <Tamed> <Level> 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 SDF?: Spawn a creature at a specific level and tame state; useful for testing, populating servers, or quickly obtaining a creature without hunting.
How do I enable admin commands to run SDF?: 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 SDF <Creature ID> <Tamed> <Level>. Without admin access the console rejects it.
Which game is the SDF from?: The SDF 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 SDF used for?: SDF spawns a creature at your crosshair with control over its tame state and level. Unlike Summon, which spawns creatures untamed and at a fixed level, SDF lets you decide whether the creature arrives tamed or wild, and what level it reaches.
How do I use the SDF command in ARK: Survival Ascended?: The syntax is cheat SDF <Creature ID> <Tamed> <Level>. 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 SDF data last updated?: The SDF 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 arguments does the SDF command take?: The SDF command takes 3 arguments: creature id type: entity id part, tamed type: boolean, level type: number. See the Arguments section on this page for what each one does.