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add_colonist Console Command

Documentation and examples for the add_colonist command in Europa Universalis IV.

add_colonist

Diplomacy

Adds a colonist to a country

ParameterDescription
Country TagTextrequired

Command builder

Fill in the parameters to build a ready-to-paste add_colonist command. Fields with a dropdown let you pick a valid ID.

Country Tag

Overview

Adds a colonist to a country, the agent you send to grow colonies in unsettled provinces. Useful for testing colonization without waiting for colonist slots from ideas or government.

Frequently asked questions

How do you use the add_colonist command in EU4?

Open the console with the grave (`) key while in-game, type add_colonist followed by its parameters, then press Enter. The console can't be opened in Ironman games.

What does the add_colonist command do?

Adds a colonist to a country.

What are the parameters for the add_colonist command?

The syntax is add_colonist [country tag]. It takes one argument: country tag.

Does the add_colonist command require any DLC?

No. add_colonist is part of the base game and works without any DLC.

Can you use add_colonist in Ironman mode?

No. The console is disabled in Ironman games, so add_colonist can't be entered. Because achievements are only earned in Ironman, console commands like add_colonist can't be used to unlock them.