How To Enable ARK: Survival Ascended Console

ARK: Survival Ascended Console – Introduction

As you play ARK: Survival Ascended, some situations may arise that require commands. One popular example is checking for performance issues, with measuring the frame rate being a vital aspect of that. Other instances include tweaking keybinds, using cheats, or other features that impact your gameplay. Regardless of what you intend to do, commands are only accessible through the in-game console. Many players might not know about this or haven’t tried it before, especially those who haven’t enabled it.

Fortunately, activating and using the console in ARK: SA is extremely easy to accomplish. Almost all commands are readily available for you to explore and utilize, as it displays them according to your input. This comes in handy when forgetting a specific function or being curious about other ones. Whether you want to cheat or personalize your gameplay, commands are incredibly useful. Due to this, we’ll be showing you how to enable and use the console in ARK: Survival Ascended.

How to Enable ARK: Survival Ascended Console Access

There is a convenient area for you to enable the console in ARK: SA, as it’s all accessible through the settings menu. This means players can quickly and easily activate it without problems. Follow along below to learn more about this process.

1. Launch ARK: Survival Ascended and press ESC on your keyboard, then click Settings.
   
2. Afterward, navigate to the Advanced area and locate the Console Access option.
3. Proceed to change this from OFF to ON by selecting it.
   
4. When you’re finished, click the Save button at the bottom of your screen.

Setting Up ARK: SA Console Keybind

Depending on your preferences, the keybind for the console might be unsatisfactory for you. Luckily, it’s entirely possible to change this in the settings menu. The following instructions will guide you through this setup.

1. While in-game, press ESC on your keyboard and click the Settings button.
2. Navigate to Keyboard at the top, then locate Toggle Console in the middle column.
3. Continue to change this option to any keybind you want.
   
4. Once finished, click Save at the bottom and test it out so everything works.

How to Use Commands in ARK: SA

Using commands in ARK: Survival Ascended is straightforward and simple! All that’s required is to begin typing in the text box, which gives suggestions for you to consider. In cases where you already have a command in mind, then all that’s left is to press enter after inputting it. For those who aren’t familiar with the console or any of its functionality, review the steps below.

1. Load into your dedicated server or single-player world, then open the console.
   • Double press your keybind to fully open its user interface.
2. Begin typing your desired command and double-check it appears in the suggestions.
   
3. Once you’ve confirmed it’s an available function, press enter on your keyboard.
   • Make sure all arguments / values / characters are valid.

Console Commands and Beyond – ARK: Survival Ascended

Whether you want to play around with creative mode in an ARK: SA dedicated server or tweak some world rules, commands are extremely helpful. The only way to use them is from the console, making this feature essential for anyone looking to customize their gameplay experience. Fortunately, it’s easy to activate and utilize in your ARK: Survival Ascended server or single-player save. The entire process only takes a few minutes, giving you the ability to effortlessly enable the console. Begin playing with admin permissions to explore what’s truly possible in your beloved game, amplified with friends!

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