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ServerChatTo

  • Command

Send a direct server message to a specific player by their Steam ID, visible only to that player.

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Syntax

Console syntax

cheat ServerChatTo <Steam ID> <Message>

Arguments

steam id type: steam id
The Steam ID of the player you wish to send the message to, with quotations at the start and end.
message type: text
The message you wish to send to the specified player.

About

ServerChatTo delivers a message to a single player identified by their Steam ID. The message appears in that player's chat window as a server broadcast, making it useful for warnings, notifications, or admin-to-player communication without alerting the rest of the server.

Both the Steam ID and message must be enclosed in quotation marks. The Steam ID is the 64-bit identifier, not the legacy 32-bit format. Use this command when you need to reach an individual player discreetly or confirm receipt of a rule violation notice.

Frequently Asked Questions

How current is the ServerChatTo info?
The ServerChatTo 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 ServerChatTo command over RCON?
Yes. Send cheat ServerChatTo <Steam ID> <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.
What is the syntax for the ServerChatTo command?
The syntax is cheat ServerChatTo <Steam ID> <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.
What is the ServerChatTo used for?
ServerChatTo delivers a message to a single player identified by their Steam ID. The message appears in that player's chat window as a server broadcast, making it useful for warnings, notifications, or admin-to-player communication without alerting the rest of the server.
Which game is the ServerChatTo from?
The ServerChatTo 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 ServerChatTo in ARK: Survival Ascended?
Send a direct server message to a specific player by their Steam ID, visible only to that player.
How do I enable admin commands to run ServerChatTo?
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 ServerChatTo <Steam ID> <Message>. Without admin access the console rejects it.
What arguments does the ServerChatTo command take?
The ServerChatTo command takes 2 arguments: steam id type: steam id, message type: text. See the Arguments section on this page for what each one does.