How do I enable admin commands to run SetGraphicsQuality?

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

What is the syntax for the SetGraphicsQuality command?

The syntax is SetGraphicsQuality . 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.

Can I run the SetGraphicsQuality command over RCON?

Yes. Send SetGraphicsQuality 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 SetGraphicsQuality command take?

The SetGraphicsQuality command takes one argument: quality type: radio. See the Arguments section on this page for what each one does.

Which game is the SetGraphicsQuality from?

The SetGraphicsQuality 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 current is the SetGraphicsQuality info?

The SetGraphicsQuality 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.

ARK · COMMAND

SetGraphicsQuality

Command

A cheat command that adjusts the client-side graphics quality setting to one of four preset levels.

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Syntax

Console syntax

SetGraphicsQuality <Quality>

Arguments

quality type: radio: The quality of graphics to set. Values: * 0 - lowest * 1 - medium * 2 - high * 3 - epic

About

SetGraphicsQuality changes the graphics rendering quality on the player's client. It accepts a single numeric argument from 0 to 3, where 0 is the lowest quality and 3 is epic. This is a cheat command, so it requires cheats to be enabled in your server configuration.

Use this to test how your server content performs at different graphical fidelity levels, or to help players with performance issues troubleshoot by forcing a lower quality tier. The setting is client-side only and does not affect server performance or other players' experience.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the SetGraphicsQuality used for?: SetGraphicsQuality changes the graphics rendering quality on the player's client. It accepts a single numeric argument from 0 to 3, where 0 is the lowest quality and 3 is epic. This is a cheat command, so it requires cheats to be enabled in your server configuration.
How do I enable admin commands to run SetGraphicsQuality?: In single-player, cheats are on by default. On a dedicated or hosted server, log in as admin with enablecheats <AdminPassword> first, then run SetGraphicsQuality <Quality>. Without admin access the console rejects it.
What is the syntax for the SetGraphicsQuality command?: The syntax is SetGraphicsQuality <Quality>. 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 SetGraphicsQuality command over RCON?: Yes. Send SetGraphicsQuality <Quality> 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 SetGraphicsQuality?: A cheat command that adjusts the client-side graphics quality setting to one of four preset levels.
What arguments does the SetGraphicsQuality command take?: The SetGraphicsQuality command takes one argument: quality type: radio. See the Arguments section on this page for what each one does.
Which game is the SetGraphicsQuality from?: The SetGraphicsQuality 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 current is the SetGraphicsQuality info?: The SetGraphicsQuality 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.