Understanding all of the Terraria console commands can be a challenge, so we’ve gathered every available code alongside simple steps on how to use them for PC.

Terraria allows players to explore a beautifully realized 2D world, as they build, craft, and interact with friends — but utilizing the game’s console commands can make things for those playing on Multiplayer servers a little easier to manage.

There are a handful of different options available, allowing players to check and change a variety of options relating to their online servers. We’re going to run over all of Terraria’s console commands and what each one will let you do in the game.

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All Terraria console commands

Console commands are used to access certain features that are within the game’s coding. Players will be able to perform functions such as showing who is currently on the server, as well as being able to easily save, close, or clear the world.

These controls are only available to use on PC. Below, you’ll find every available console command, alongside what action they perform:

Console CommandAction
helpPrompts the command list to pop up
playingShows who is currently on the server
clearClears the console
exitCloses the sever
exit-nosaveCloses the server without saving
saveSaves the world
kickKicks a certain player from the server
banBans a certain player from the server
passwordShows password for the server/changes password
versionShows the version number
timeDisplays the current time
portShows the listening port
maxplayersShows the max players allowed on the server
sayDeclares a message to all players on the server
motdDisplays the message of the day
dawnTime will be set to 4:30 am
noonTime will be set to 12:00 pm
duskTime will be set to 7:30 pm
settleCalms all water in the world
midnightTime will be set to 12:00 am

How to bring up Terraria’s console commands

To utilize the game’s console commands, you’ll first need to make sure that you’re on a Multiplayer server, as the above codes do not work in Single Player. Follow these steps:

  • From the main menu, select ‘Multiplayer‘.
  • Join your server of choice.
  • Once in-game, press the backtick key (`) to bring up the console.
  • Enter any of the Terraria commands listed above that you want to input.
  • Press Enter, and that’s it!

    • If the above codes have been entered correctly, the function will now activate for you to use.

    Are there console commands in Terraria for PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch?

    There are no commands currently available to use in Terraria on others platforms. If any information regarding this changes, we’ll be sure to update you right here.

    So, there you have it — that’s everything you need to know about console commands in Terraria.

    For more tips and tricks to help you out as you explore the 2D world, check out our guides:

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