7 Days to Die Item IDs & Console Commands

This article lists the item ID syntax and the console commands you need to spawn items, give yourself experience, teleport, and change the time in 7 Days to Die. You enter these commands in the game’s debug console, which you open by pressing F1. The commands work in both single-player and on dedicated servers where you have admin rights.

Formula

The core spawn command follows this pattern: give <item name or ID> <count> <quality> <upgrades>. In practice, you type give, then the item’s name (with spaces replaced by underscores), then the quantity, then the quality level (1 to 6), and finally the number of upgrade mods to attach (0 to 6). For example, give ironPickT3 1 6 4 gives you a level 6 iron pickaxe with 4 mod slots filled.

Every item in the game has a unique ID string, but the command accepts either that ID or the item’s display name. The IDs are case-insensitive and use underscores instead of spaces. For example, the ID for canned food is canFood01, and the command give canFood01 5 gives you five cans.

How the Debug Console Works

Press F1 to open the console. Type your command and press Enter. The console also shows the game’s log output, which is useful for troubleshooting. On a dedicated server, you must be logged in as admin (usually via admin command or by having your Steam ID in the server’s admin list) before the give command will work.

There is no in-game list of item IDs. The game’s data files contain them, but the easiest way to find an ID is to use the creative menu (if you have it enabled in the game options) or to check a community-maintained item ID list. The IDs are stable across most versions, but each major alpha update can change or remove items, so always verify the ID matches your game version.

Essential Console Commands

Beyond spawning items, these commands are the most used:

• give <item> <count> <quality> <upgrades> – Spawns an item into your inventory.
• giveself <item> <count> <quality> <upgrades> – Same as give, but always targets the player who types it.
• givequest <quest_id> – Starts a specific quest.
• xp <amount> – Adds experience points to your character.
• teleport <x> <y> <z> – Moves you to the specified coordinates.
• settime <hour> – Sets the in-game time (0 to 24, where 0 is midnight).
• godmode on/off – Toggles invulnerability.
• dm on/off – Toggles debug menu (creative mode).

For coordinates, open the debug menu (press F8 or ~ depending on version) to see your current position. The Y coordinate is vertical, so teleporting to a wrong Y value can drop you underground or in the sky.

How to Choose the Right Item ID

When you need a specific item, you have two options: the item’s display name (like cannedFood) or its internal ID (like canFood01). The display name is easier to guess, but the internal ID is more reliable because some items have names that don’t match their display text. For example, the item shown as “Canned Pasta” has the ID canFood02.

To find the exact ID, enable the creative menu in the game settings, then press F8 to open it. You can browse all items and see their IDs. Alternatively, community wiki pages list every item ID for the current alpha version. Always cross-check the version because IDs change between alphas.

Common Mistakes and Troubleshooting

The most frequent error is typing the item name with spaces instead of underscores. The command parser will not recognize iron pickaxe; you must type ironPickaxe. Another common mistake is using the quality number incorrectly. Quality ranges from 1 to 6, and the upgrade count ranges from 0 to 6. If you type give weapon 1 6 7, the game will ignore the 7 and give you a level 6 item with no upgrades.

If the command does nothing, check that you have admin rights on the server. On a dedicated server, type admin in the console and follow the prompts. If you are in single-player, the console should work immediately. Also, make sure you are using the correct command for your game version – older versions used spawnitem instead of give.

Item ID Examples for Common Needs

Here are a few examples to get you started:

• give wood 100 – 100 units of wood.
• give stone 100 – 100 stone.
• give iron 50 – 50 iron.
• give foodCan01 10 – 10 canned food.
• give medicalBandage 5 – 5 bandages.
• give gunRifleT3 1 6 5 – A level 6 hunting rifle with 5 mods.
• give ammoRifle 100 – 100 rifle ammo.

These examples work in most current versions, but always verify the exact ID for your alpha version. The game’s item ID list is long, but you rarely need more than a dozen items for testing or recovery.

Safety and Fair-Use Considerations

Using console commands in single-player is safe and does not affect your save file permanently – you can simply reload a previous save if something goes wrong. On multiplayer servers, spawning items is usually considered cheating unless the server explicitly allows it. Many servers log admin commands, so using give without permission can get you banned.

Also, spawning certain items (like the debugItem or creativeMenu items) can crash your game or corrupt your save. Stick to standard items. If you are testing a mod, always back up your save folder before using console commands.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I open the console in 7 Days to Die?
Press the F1 key on your keyboard. On some laptops, you may need to press Fn+F1. The console opens at the bottom of the screen.

Why does my give command not work?
The most common reasons are: you are not admin on the server, you have a typo in the item name (spaces instead of underscores), or you are using an outdated item ID. Check your admin status and the exact ID for your game version.

Can I spawn items in multiplayer without being admin?
No. The give command requires admin privileges on dedicated servers. On a peer-to-peer game, the host has admin rights. You cannot bypass this without server-side modifications.

What is the difference between give and giveself?
give can target any player (you need to specify a player ID), while giveself always targets the player who types the command. For single-player, they are identical.

Do item IDs change between game updates?
Yes. Each alpha update can add, remove, or rename items. Always check a current item ID list for your specific alpha version. The examples above are for recent versions but may not work in older or future alphas.

How do I find my current coordinates for teleporting?
Open the debug menu (press F8 or ~ depending on version) and look at the top-left corner of the screen. It shows your X, Y, Z coordinates. You can also use the getplayerpos command in the console.

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in t | Finish time | min | 50 | 0
in d | Distance | km | 10 | 0 | 100000
out pace | Average pace | min/km | t / d | 2
out speed | Average speed | km/h | d / (t / 60) | 2