20 Essential ARK Admin Commands for PS4

As an ARK administrator on PS4, you have access to a powerful set of commands that can help you manage your server and enhance the gameplay experience for your players. These commands can be used to adjust server settings, spawn items, teleport players, and more.

In this article, we'll explore 20 of the most useful ARK admin commands for PS4, covering a range of functions from basic commands to advanced server management. Let's dive in!

Getting Started

To use admin commands on PS4, you'll need to enable cheats. To do this, open the main menu and navigate to Options > Game Settings > Enable Cheats and toggle it to On.

Once cheats are enabled, you can enter admin commands using the following syntax:

/commandname parameter1 parameter2 ...

For example, to spawn a Tek Rex, you would enter the following command:

/summon Tek_Rex_Character_BP_C

Basic Commands

• help: Displays a list of all available admin commands.
• god: Grants you god mode, making you immune to damage and hunger.
• ghost: Allows you to fly through walls and objects.
• noclip: Similar to ghost, but allows you to move through players and creatures.
• forcetame: Instantly tames the targeted creature.
• forceheal: Heals the targeted player or creature.
• forcefeed: Feeds the targeted player or creature.
• respawn: Teleports you to your respawn location.

Server Management Commands

• stat fps: Displays the current server framerate.
• stat memory: Displays the current server memory usage.
• server travel: Teleports all players to the specified map.
• server saveall: Saves all server data, including player progress and world changes.
• server shutdown: Safely shuts down the server.

Item and Creature Commands

• giveitemnum: Spawns a specified number of an item in your inventory.
• summon: Spawns a specified creature at your location.
• kill: Kills the targeted creature.
• ban: Bans a player from the server.
• unban: Unbans a player from the server.

Advanced Commands

• addexperience: Increases the targeted player's experience level.
• cheat forceunlockengram: Unlocks all engrams for the targeted player.
• cheat giveallstructure: Gives the targeted player all structure blueprints.
• cheat summonpet: Creates a pet with the specified stats.
• cheat godmode: Toggles god mode for the targeted player.

Tips and Tricks

• Use the tab key to autocomplete command names.
• Combine commands to create complex actions. For example, /summon Tek_Rex_Character_BP_C 10 would spawn 10 Tek Rexes.
• Use the set command to change server settings. For example, /set DifficultyOffset 1 would increase the game difficulty.
• Be careful when using admin commands, as they can have unintended consequences.

Conclusion

ARK admin commands are a powerful tool that can help you create a customized and enjoyable gaming experience for your players. By mastering these commands, you can streamline server management, enhance gameplay, and troubleshoot any issues that may arise.

Remember to use admin commands responsibly and to refer to the official ARK Wiki for a complete list of all available commands.