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

The syntax is cheat SetMessageOfTheDay . 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.

Which game is the SetMessageOfTheDay from?

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

Can I run the SetMessageOfTheDay command over RCON?

Yes. Send cheat SetMessageOfTheDay 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 SetMessageOfTheDay command take?

The SetMessageOfTheDay command takes one argument: message type: text. See the Arguments section on this page for what each one does.

How do I enable admin commands to run SetMessageOfTheDay?

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

When was the SetMessageOfTheDay data last updated?

The SetMessageOfTheDay 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

SetMessageOfTheDay

Command

Sets the server's message of the day (MOTD) that displays to players on login or spawn.

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Syntax

Console syntax

cheat SetMessageOfTheDay <Message>

Arguments

message type: text: The message you wish to set the MOTD to.

About

SetMessageOfTheDay lets you configure a custom message that appears to players when they join or respawn on your server. This is useful for announcing rules, server status, maintenance windows, or community information.

Run the command with your desired message as a single argument. The message persists until you change it with another SetMessageOfTheDay call. Keep the text concise so it displays cleanly in the player's UI.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the SetMessageOfTheDay?: Sets the server's message of the day (MOTD) that displays to players on login or spawn.
How do I use the SetMessageOfTheDay command in ARK: Survival Ascended?: The syntax is cheat SetMessageOfTheDay <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 SetMessageOfTheDay from?: The SetMessageOfTheDay is from ARK: Survival Ascended. Every ID, code, and command on this page is specific to ARK: Survival Ascended and its current live build.
Can I run the SetMessageOfTheDay command over RCON?: Yes. Send cheat SetMessageOfTheDay <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 SetMessageOfTheDay used for?: SetMessageOfTheDay lets you configure a custom message that appears to players when they join or respawn on your server. This is useful for announcing rules, server status, maintenance windows, or community information.
What arguments does the SetMessageOfTheDay command take?: The SetMessageOfTheDay command takes one argument: message type: text. See the Arguments section on this page for what each one does.
How do I enable admin commands to run SetMessageOfTheDay?: 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 SetMessageOfTheDay <Message>. Without admin access the console rejects it.
When was the SetMessageOfTheDay data last updated?: The SetMessageOfTheDay 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.