How to Give Someone Admin on Non-Dedicated Ark

To give someone admin on a non-dedicated Ark server, you need to first set an admin password for your server, which can be done through the server control panel by navigating to Files > Config Files, selecting ARK Server Settings, entering your desired password in the Server Admin Password field, and then restarting your server. Once your server is restarted, you can become an admin on your server by entering the command enablecheats in-game, after which you can use admin commands to add other players as admins by using the admincheat command and then clicking on the player you want to add as an admin and clicking the “add admin” button.

Understanding Admin Commands and Non-Dedicated Servers

What are Admin Commands?

Admin commands, also known as cheat commands, are used in single-player mode or a private server to essentially “cheat” and access all in-game commands.

How to Use Admin Commands on Non-Dedicated Server Ark

To use admin commands on a non-dedicated Ark server, you need to have admin permissions on the server or at least a password that needs to be entered, after which you can open the console to input cheats.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Can you use admin commands on non-dedicated server Ark? Yes, admin commands or “cheat” commands can be used in either single-player mode or a private server, including non-dedicated servers.
2. How do I put an admin password on my non-dedicated server Ark? To put an admin password on your non-dedicated server, navigate to Files > Config Files, select ARK Server Settings, enter your desired password in the Server Admin Password field, press save, and then restart your server.
3. How do I give my friend creative mode in Ark? To give your friend creative mode in Ark, use the commands cheat GiveCreativeMode or GCM to activate it for yourself, cheat GiveCreativeModeToTarget or GCMT to toggle Creative Mode for the player you are targeting, or cheat GiveCreativeModeToPlayer or GCMP to toggle Creative Mode for a player by their ID.
4. How do you give someone creative mode commands? To give someone creative mode commands, you can use the /gamemode command, followed by creative, survival, or spectator, and the player’s name.
5. How do I use admin password in Ark? To use an admin password in Ark, select ARK Server Settings, enter your desired password in the Server Admin Password field, press save, and then restart your server, after which you can enter the command enablecheats in-game to become an admin.
6. How do I use admin commands on an unofficial Ark server? To use admin commands on an unofficial Ark server, stop the server, navigate to configuration files and edit gameusersettings.ini, insert a desired admin password for your server, save the server, and then start the server up.
7. How do non-dedicated Ark servers work? Non-dedicated servers utilize the hosting player’s machine, eliminating the need for extra expenses, and are easy to set up by launching the game and selecting the “Host Non-Dedicated Server” option.
8. Can people join a non-dedicated server in Ark? Yes, people can join a non-dedicated server in Ark, but dedicated servers usually offer higher-quality gameplay.
9. Why can’t I enable cheats in Ark? You may not be able to enable cheats in Ark if you don’t have admin permissions on the server or at least a password that needs to be entered.
10. How do I make someone admin on Apex hosting? To make someone an admin on Apex hosting, head to your Apex Server Panel, click on Config Files, locate and click Valheim Admin List, add in the player’s ID, save the file, and the change should take immediate effect.
11. What is the creative command in survival? The /gamemode command can change the gamemode to creative, survival, or spectator.
12. How do you change someone’s gamemode with commands? You can change game modes using the /gamemode command, but you’ll need to enable cheats first.
13. How do you enable admin commands in Ark Xbox? To enable admin commands in Ark Xbox, press LB + RB + X + Y simultaneously in the pause menu.
14. What is function permission level? A function permission level determines the privileges that function commands are run at, with low privilege meaning most commands won’t work.
15. How do I play Ark with friends without a dedicated server? To play Ark with friends without a dedicated server, open your game, run your non-dedicated server, and ask your friends to join your match, making sure everyone has the same mods subscribed on workshop and everyone is up to date with everything.