In this guide, we’ll walk you through the most useful commands and show how they can make your adventures smoother, faster, and a lot more fun.
TL;DR — Atlas Admin Commands
- Open the console with Tab or ~.
- Log in with enablecheat YourAdminPassword.
- Use commands to spawn items, control time, fly, teleport, or manage players.
- Be careful — some commands can’t be undone.
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How to Enable Cheats in Atlas
- Press the Tab key or the tilde (~) key to open the console window.
- Type enablecheat YourAdminPassword, replacing it with your server admin password.
- After logging in as admin, enter any cheat or debug command you want.
- Press Tab or ~ again to close the console.
Once enabled, you’ll have full access to admin tools and gameplay-altering commands.
Useful Atlas Console Commands
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
| setcheatplayer true/false | Enables or disables cheat menu |
| showmyadminmanager | Shows admin manager panel |
| cheat god | God mode (still vulnerable to drowning) |
| cheat fly / cheat walk | Enables flight / returns to walking |
| cheat teleport | Teleports to coordinates 0 0 0 |
| cheat slomo 5 | Changes server speed (slomo 1 = normal) |
| cheat forcetame | Instantly tames targeted creature |
| cheat giveresources | Gives 50 of all resources |
| cheat infinitestats | Infinite hunger, stamina, ammo |
| cheat addexperience 1000 0 0 | Adds XP (can share with tribe) |
| cheat settimeofday 12:00 | Changes time of day |
| cheat saveworld | Saves world state |
| cheat destroyallenemies | Destroys all enemies (and tames/ships) |
| cheat summon <classname> | Spawns creature or structure |
| cheat giveitemnum <ID> <QTY> <Quality> <True/False> | Gives specific item |
| stat fps | Shows FPS and latency |
Source: PingPerfect
Helpful Tips
- Ensure you have admin permissions before using commands.
- Practice in a test environment first.
- Keep a list of your most-used commands.
- Be cautious with destructive commands.
- Use time and speed commands moderately.
- Respect server rules — not all communities allow cheats.
Mods
Atlas supports modding extensively. You can add new ships, rebalance gameplay, or completely overhaul survival systems. Server owners can install mods easily by updating server files and restarting.
Mixing mods allows you to create a unique experience — whether you want hardcore survival or a creative sandbox.
Warnings
- Keep mods updated to avoid crashes.
- Install mods one at a time to detect issues.
- Always back up saved data before major changes.
- Avoid stacking conflicting mods.
Conclusion
Using console commands and cheats in Atlas isn’t just about shortcuts — it’s about control. Whether you want to test mechanics, build freely, or smooth out your survival experience, mastering these commands gives you full command of the seas.
Sail smart, command wisely, and shape Atlas your way.