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TribeMessage

  • Command

Send a message directly to a tribe's chat. Requires the tribe ID and message text.

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Syntax

Console syntax

cheat TribeMessage <Tribe ID> <Message>

Arguments

tribe id type: tribe id
The ID of the tribe you wish to send a message to
message type: text
The message to send to the tribe.

About

TribeMessage delivers a server-wide message to a specific tribe's chat window. Use this to communicate announcements, warnings, or administrative notes to a single tribe without broadcasting to the entire server.

You must know the tribe's numeric ID. The message argument accepts any text. Tribe members online will see it immediately in their tribe chat.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which game is the TribeMessage from?
The TribeMessage is from ARK: Survival Ascended. Every ID, code, and command on this page is specific to ARK: Survival Ascended and its current live build.
When was the TribeMessage data last updated?
The TribeMessage 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.
What is TribeMessage in ARK: Survival Ascended?
Send a message directly to a tribe's chat. Requires the tribe ID and message text.
What is the TribeMessage used for?
TribeMessage delivers a server-wide message to a specific tribe's chat window. Use this to communicate announcements, warnings, or administrative notes to a single tribe without broadcasting to the entire server.
What is the syntax for the TribeMessage command?
The syntax is cheat TribeMessage <Tribe ID> <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.
How do I enable admin commands to run TribeMessage?
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 TribeMessage <Tribe ID> <Message>. Without admin access the console rejects it.
Can I run the TribeMessage command over RCON?
Yes. Send cheat TribeMessage <Tribe ID> <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 arguments does the TribeMessage command take?
The TribeMessage command takes 2 arguments: tribe id type: tribe id, message type: text. See the Arguments section on this page for what each one does.