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Empyrion Console Commands

Every Empyrion – Galactic Survival console command worth knowing — god mode, item spawning, teleport, weather, faction and server admin — plus how to open the console and the four permission levels that gate them. Search the list, hit copy, paste in-game.

Cross-checked vs. the official Empyrion wiki + v1.17 patch notes · June 2026 — verify against in-game `help` for your build
Open the console
Press ~ (tilde) to open the console. On a fresh server, type initadmin to claim admin (level 9); grant others with setrole [name] [role].
Full command list ↓ — 54 commands, searchable, one-tap copy.
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How to Open the Console & Get Admin in Empyrion

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Open the console: press ~ (tilde) — the key just left of 1. Older guides reference the backtick `; it's the same physical key.

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Know the permission levels. Commands are gated by four cumulative tiers: 0 = every player, 3 = GameMaster (gm), 6 = Moderator (mod), 9 = Administrator (admin). A higher tier can run everything below it.

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Claim admin. On a brand-new server, type initadmin to make yourself the administrator (level 9) — it only works while the server has no admin yet.

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Grant roles to others with setrole [steamID or name] [role] (role = pl / gm / mod / admin). Dedicated servers also set elevation in adminconfig.yaml.

Most commands need a permission level — on a multiplayer server you must be an admin (or hold the right role) to use them. A few are version-fragile: the old level cap of 25 and the time 0–22000 range are stale, and setrotation is unreliable in multiplayer. When in doubt, run help in-game — it prints the exact list for your build.
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Empyrion Command List

Type to filter, hit Copy, paste in-game. 54 commands. Placeholders in [brackets] are values you fill in.

CommandWhat it doesCategory
help [command]List every console command, or show detailed help for one — your build's `help` output is the source of truth.Info & client (lvl 0)
diToggle the debug-info overlay (coordinates, player level, entity and structure counts).Info & client (lvl 0)
detachUnstick your player if you're trapped in terrain or a structure.Info & client (lvl 0)
destroymeKill your own character.Info & client (lvl 0)
difficultiesShow the current difficulty and game-condition settings.Info & client (lvl 0)
time [n]Show the in-game time and server uptime; an integer jumps the time, but the change is temporary and snaps back.Info & client (lvl 0)
godmode (gm)Toggle god mode — invulnerable + free flight (hold Shift to fly faster, Ctrl fastest).God & creative (GameMaster)
gm ivGod mode plus invisible, with access to any structure.God & creative (GameMaster)
itemmenu (im)Toggle the creative item/spawn menu — open it in-game with the H key.God & creative (GameMaster)
spawnanyblueprint (sbp)Toggle creative-style spawning of any blueprint.God & creative (GameMaster)
finishbp (fbp)Clear the remaining factory build time on a blueprint.God & creative (GameMaster)
changemodeConvert a survival game to creative, or back.God & creative (GameMaster)
give [type] [amount]Give items, credits, food, health or stamina to your player. (Moderator)Items & progression
level [x+ amount]Modify your Level / Experience / Upgrade Points, e.g. `level x+ 1000`. (Admin)Items & progression
statuseffect [name]Apply a status effect to your player.Items & progression
statuseffectremove [name]Remove a status effect from your player.Items & progression
teleport (tt) [x y z]Teleport to coordinates (spaces required); also toggles right-click map teleport, or jumps to a playfield / ship / player.Teleport & world (GameMaster)
sector [name]Jump to a named sector or orbit — quote multi-word names; case-sensitive.Teleport & world (GameMaster)
setposition [id] x,y,zSet an entity's position by ID (supports nudge math like 2249+5).Teleport & world (GameMaster)
find [name]Find a structure or entity by partial name on the current playfield — returns its ID and coordinates.Teleport & world (GameMaster)
entsList every entity on the current playfield.Teleport & world (GameMaster)
mapReveal all resources and POIs on the map; `map hide` reverses it.Teleport & world (GameMaster)
regenerate [id]Regenerate or restore a POI or object. (Admin)Teleport & world (GameMaster)
debugmenu (dm)Toggle the debug menu — a teleport and entity-spawn UI.Debug toggles (Moderator)
aiToggle creature/NPC AI on or off.Debug toggles (Moderator)
siToggle Structural Integrity on or off.Debug toggles (Moderator)
weather [effect]Set local custom weather; `weather next` cycles, `weather off` disables. (Moderator)Time & weather
weathersv [effect]Set custom weather server-wide. (Moderator)Time & weather
faction [list/entity/join]Faction helper — list factions, or assign an entity/player to one. (GameMaster)Faction & structures
alliancesList and set alliances and alliance requests. (Moderator)Faction & structures
gents [faction]List every structure and entity owned by a faction. (Moderator)Faction & structures
destroy [id]Destroy an entity or structure by ID. (Moderator)Faction & structures
repairRepair items or structures. (Moderator)Faction & structures
op [id]Toggle Offline Protection on a structure. (GameMaster)Faction & structures
setdevicespublic [id]Set a structure's devices to public. (Admin)Faction & structures
initadminClaim yourself as the first admin — works only if the server has no admin yet.Server & admin (lvl 9)
setadminClaim admin on a server you host (no effect if an admin already exists).Server & admin (lvl 9)
setrole [id/name] [role]Set a player's role: pl, gm, mod or admin. (Admin)Server & admin (lvl 9)
kick [player]Kick a player from the server. (GameMaster)Server & admin (lvl 9)
ban [name/id] [duration]Ban a player for a set duration. (Moderator)Server & admin (lvl 9)
unban [name/id]Lift a ban. (GameMaster)Server & admin (lvl 9)
list permList players with roles, grouped by rank. (GameMaster)Server & admin (lvl 9)
list banList banned IDs and their expiry. (GameMaster)Server & admin (lvl 9)
gameoptions (gopt)List game-option values; `gopt set [option] [value]` changes one. (Admin to set)Server & admin (lvl 9)
playfield (pf)Reload the current playfield. (Admin)Server & admin (lvl 9)
wipe [target]Wipe targeted aspects (e.g. deposits, POIs) after a server reboot. (GameMaster)Server & admin (lvl 9)
pda [command]Run PDA mission/scenario commands; see `help pda`. (Admin)Server & admin (lvl 9)
bpyaml [options]Export a blueprint's data to YAML (v1.17 added output-dir, recursive and colour-palette options). New in v1.17 — confirm args with `help bpyaml`. (Admin)Server & admin (lvl 9)
remoteex cl=[PlayerID] '[command]'Telnet: run a console command on a specific player's client (uses Empyrion PlayerID, not SteamID). Needs telnet enabled in the server YAML. (Admin)Telnet / remote console (dedicated server)
remoteex pf=[ProcessID] '[command]'Telnet: run a command inside a specific playfield process. (Admin)Telnet / remote console (dedicated server)
agToggle AG (anti-grief). ⚠ A real command in the lists, but its exact effect isn't well documented — confirm with `help ag`. (Moderator)⚠ Less-documented — confirm with help
setrotation [id] x,y,zSet a structure's rotation by ID. ⚠ Documented as unreliable in multiplayer. (GameMaster)⚠ Less-documented — confirm with help
statsPrint status info about the current playfield. ⚠ Debug-oriented; output varies by build. (GameMaster)⚠ Less-documented — confirm with help
ticks [on/off/n]Output / toggle / set simulation ticks. ⚠ Debug-oriented. (GameMaster)⚠ Less-documented — confirm with help

Empyrion Commands FAQ

How do you open the console in Empyrion?
Press ~ (tilde), the key just left of 1. Older guides reference the backtick ` — it's the same physical key. Type help to print every command your build supports.
How do I get admin or god mode in Empyrion?
On a fresh server, type initadmin to become the administrator (level 9). Then godmode (alias gm) toggles invulnerable free-flight. Grant roles to others with setrole [name] [role].
What are Empyrion's permission levels?
Four cumulative tiers: 0 every player, 3 GameMaster, 6 Moderator, 9 Administrator. Each tier can run everything below it, so an admin can use any command.
Why doesn't a command work?
Usually your permission level is too low — on multiplayer you need admin or the right role. Some commands are also version-fragile: the old level cap of 25 and the time 0–22000 range no longer apply. Run help [command] to confirm the syntax for your build.
Can I run commands on an Empyrion dedicated server?
Yes. Claim admin with initadmin (or pre-set master IDs in dedicated.yaml), then grant roles via setrole or the adminconfig.yaml elevation levels. Telnet remote console also works when enabled in the server YAML.

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