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SetShowAllPlayers

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Server-wide command to toggle player name visibility above player characters in-game.

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Syntax

Console syntax

cheat SetShowAllPlayers <True / False>

Arguments

true / false type: boolean
Specify 'true' to show names, or 'false' to hide names.

About

SetShowAllPlayers controls whether player names render as floating labels above each character in the game world. Set it to true to display all player names; set it to false to hide them.

This is a cheat-protected command executable only from the admin console. Use it to adjust visibility settings across your entire server without restarting.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I enable admin commands to run SetShowAllPlayers?
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 SetShowAllPlayers <True / False>. Without admin access the console rejects it.
What is the SetShowAllPlayers?
Server-wide command to toggle player name visibility above player characters in-game.
What is the syntax for the SetShowAllPlayers command?
The syntax is cheat SetShowAllPlayers <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.
Can I run the SetShowAllPlayers command over RCON?
Yes. Send cheat SetShowAllPlayers <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 SetShowAllPlayers used for?
SetShowAllPlayers controls whether player names render as floating labels above each character in the game world. Set it to true to display all player names; set it to false to hide them.
When was the SetShowAllPlayers data last updated?
The SetShowAllPlayers 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 SetShowAllPlayers from?
The SetShowAllPlayers 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 arguments does the SetShowAllPlayers command take?
The SetShowAllPlayers command takes one argument: true / false type: boolean. See the Arguments section on this page for what each one does.