ARK · COMMAND
ServerChat
- Command
Broadcasts a message to all players on the server via the in-game chat system.
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Syntax
Console syntax
cheat ServerChat <Message>Arguments
- message type: text
- The message you wish to send to all players.
About
ServerChat sends a message that appears in every player's chat window. Use it to announce maintenance windows, rule reminders, event schedules, or administrative notices without interrupting gameplay.
The message is delivered as plain text and reaches all connected players regardless of their current location or activity. This is a cheat-protected command and runs only from the console.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How do I enable admin commands to run ServerChat?
- In single-player, cheats are on by default. On a dedicated or hosted server, log in as admin with
enablecheats <AdminPassword>first, then runcheat ServerChat <Message>. Without admin access the console rejects it. - What arguments does the ServerChat command take?
- The ServerChat command takes one argument: message type: text. See the Arguments section on this page for what each one does.
- What is the ServerChat used for?
- ServerChat sends a message that appears in every player's chat window. Use it to announce maintenance windows, rule reminders, event schedules, or administrative notices without interrupting gameplay.
- Can I run the ServerChat command over RCON?
- Yes. Send
cheat ServerChat <Message>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 current is the ServerChat info?
- The ServerChat 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 ServerChat?
- Broadcasts a message to all players on the server via the in-game chat system.
- How do I use the ServerChat command in ARK: Survival Ascended?
- The syntax is
cheat ServerChat <Message>. 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. - Which game is the ServerChat from?
- The ServerChat is from ARK: Survival Ascended. Every ID, code, and command on this page is specific to ARK: Survival Ascended and its current live build.