How do I enable admin commands to run SetImprintedPlayer?

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

What arguments does the SetImprintedPlayer command take?

The SetImprintedPlayer command takes 2 arguments: name type: text, ue4 id type: ue4 id. See the Arguments section on this page for what each one does.

What is the syntax for the SetImprintedPlayer command?

The syntax is cheat SetImprintedPlayer . 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 SetImprintedPlayer command over RCON?

Yes. Send cheat SetImprintedPlayer 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.

When was the SetImprintedPlayer data last updated?

The SetImprintedPlayer 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 SetImprintedPlayer from?

The SetImprintedPlayer is from ARK: Survival Ascended. Every ID, code, and command on this page is specific to ARK: Survival Ascended and its current live build.

ARK · COMMAND

SetImprintedPlayer

Command

Reassign imprinting of a dinosaur to a different player by their name and UE4 ID.

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Syntax

Console syntax

cheat SetImprintedPlayer <Name> <UE4 ID>

Arguments

name type: text: The name of the player to imprint on the dino (in quotation marks).
ue4 id type: ue4 id: The UE4 ID of the player you wish to imprint on the dino.

About

SetImprintedPlayer reassigns the imprint owner of a tamed creature. This is useful when a player leaves the tribe, you need to transfer ownership for inheritance or testing, or you want to correct an imprinting mistake.

Target the creature in your crosshair, then run the command with the new player's in-game name (in quotation marks) and their UE4 ID. The dinosaur's stats and behavior will immediately reflect the new imprinter. Note that imprinting affects stat bonuses and creature responsiveness in single-player and tribe settings.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SetImprintedPlayer in ARK: Survival Ascended?: Reassign imprinting of a dinosaur to a different player by their name and UE4 ID.
How do I enable admin commands to run SetImprintedPlayer?: 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 SetImprintedPlayer <Name> <UE4 ID>. Without admin access the console rejects it.
What arguments does the SetImprintedPlayer command take?: The SetImprintedPlayer command takes 2 arguments: name type: text, ue4 id type: ue4 id. See the Arguments section on this page for what each one does.
What is the SetImprintedPlayer used for?: SetImprintedPlayer reassigns the imprint owner of a tamed creature. This is useful when a player leaves the tribe, you need to transfer ownership for inheritance or testing, or you want to correct an imprinting mistake.
What is the syntax for the SetImprintedPlayer command?: The syntax is cheat SetImprintedPlayer <Name> <UE4 ID>. 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 SetImprintedPlayer command over RCON?: Yes. Send cheat SetImprintedPlayer <Name> <UE4 ID> 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.
When was the SetImprintedPlayer data last updated?: The SetImprintedPlayer 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 SetImprintedPlayer from?: The SetImprintedPlayer is from ARK: Survival Ascended. Every ID, code, and command on this page is specific to ARK: Survival Ascended and its current live build.