How do I use the SetCheatPlayer command in ARK: Survival Ascended?

The syntax is SetCheatPlayer . 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 SetCheatPlayer data last updated?

The SetCheatPlayer 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.

Which game is the SetCheatPlayer from?

The SetCheatPlayer 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 SetCheatPlayer?

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

Can I run the SetCheatPlayer command over RCON?

Yes. Send SetCheatPlayer 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 arguments does the SetCheatPlayer command take?

The SetCheatPlayer command takes one argument: true / false type: boolean. See the Arguments section on this page for what each one does.

ARK · COMMAND

SetCheatPlayer

Command

Enable or disable cheat mode for the current player, granting access to cheat commands and creative tools.

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Syntax

Console syntax

SetCheatPlayer <True / False>

Arguments

true / false type: boolean: Set this to 'true' to enable cheats, 'false' to disable cheats.

About

SetCheatPlayer toggles cheat mode on or off for yourself. When enabled, you gain access to all cheat commands, useful for testing, building, or rapid iteration during server setup and maintenance.

Pass true to enable cheats or false to disable them. This is a console command and works in single-player and multiplayer servers where you have admin privileges. Cheat mode persists until you toggle it off or disconnect.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SetCheatPlayer in ARK: Survival Ascended?: Enable or disable cheat mode for the current player, granting access to cheat commands and creative tools.
How do I use the SetCheatPlayer command in ARK: Survival Ascended?: The syntax is SetCheatPlayer <True / False>. 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 SetCheatPlayer data last updated?: The SetCheatPlayer 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.
Which game is the SetCheatPlayer from?: The SetCheatPlayer 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 SetCheatPlayer?: In single-player, cheats are on by default. On a dedicated or hosted server, log in as admin with enablecheats <AdminPassword> first, then run SetCheatPlayer <True / False>. Without admin access the console rejects it.
Can I run the SetCheatPlayer command over RCON?: Yes. Send SetCheatPlayer <True / False> 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 SetCheatPlayer used for?: SetCheatPlayer toggles cheat mode on or off for yourself. When enabled, you gain access to all cheat commands, useful for testing, building, or rapid iteration during server setup and maintenance.
What arguments does the SetCheatPlayer command take?: The SetCheatPlayer command takes one argument: true / false type: boolean. See the Arguments section on this page for what each one does.