own Console Command
Documentation and examples for the own command in Europa Universalis IV.
own
Changes the owner of a province
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
Province IDNumberrequired | |
Country TagTextoptional |
Command builder
Fill in the parameters to build a ready-to-paste own command. Fields with a dropdown let you pick a valid ID.
Examples
Here is an example of how to use own.
Gives France ownership of province 183 (Paris).
Overview
Transfers ownership of a province to a country by tag without adding a core, so the new owner holds the land but faces the unrest and autonomy of uncored territory until they core it.
Frequently asked questions
How do you use the own command in EU4?
Open the console with the grave (`) key while in-game, type own followed by its parameters, then press Enter. For example: own 183 FRA. The console can't be opened in Ironman games.
What does the own command do?
Changes the owner of a province.
What are the parameters for the own command?
The syntax is own [province id] [country tag]. It takes 2 arguments: province id, country tag (optional).
Does the own command require any DLC?
No. own is part of the base game and works without any DLC.
Can you use own in Ironman mode?
No. The console is disabled in Ironman games, so own can't be entered. Because achievements are only earned in Ironman, console commands like own can't be used to unlock them.