How to Add an Admin to Your ARK Survival Evolved Server

Method 1: Admin Password (temporary admin rights)

With this method you can log in as admin in-game by entering the admin password.

1. Open dashboard
   Open the dashboard of your server.

2. Open settings
   Navigate to the Settings.

3. Set admin password
   Enter a secure password in the Admin Password field and save the change.

4. Restart the server
   Restart your server for the change to take effect.

5. Log in as admin
   Open the console in-game with the Tab key and enter the following command:

   enablecheats YourAdminPassword
   

Method 2: Permanent admins (SteamID64)

With this method you are permanently registered as admin and do not need to enter a password.

1. Stop the server
   Stop your server via the dashboard.

2. Connect via SFTP
   Connect to your server via SFTP.

3. Open file
   Create or open the file AllowedCheaterSteamIDs.txt in the directory:

   /ShooterGame/Saved/AllowedCheaterSteamIDs.txt
   

4. Enter SteamID64
   Add your SteamID64 on a new line.

5. Start the server
   Save the file and start your server.

Important admin commands