In Fallout 4, the ability to command settlers is a crucial aspect of settlement management. However, by default, child settlers and certain other NPCs, such as Mama Murphy, The Overseer, those at Nordhagen Beach or Bunker Hill, are not (completely) commandable. This guide will show you how to overcome this limitation using console commands on the PC version of the game, granting you greater control over your settlements. You may use these commands to relocate settlers from hazardous locations or makeshift beds to safer, more suitable homes within their settlements. Additionally, you can relocate child settlers into more secure environments, such as Vault-Tec vaults, for their protection or assign them new jobs if you removed their default assigned items (you can disable their beds with the disable console command).


Keep in mind that using console commands to command NPCs may break some scripted interactions or quests involving those NPCs. This is why these limitations were in place by default. Exercise caution and consider saving your game before using these commands. With that in mind, I am using them without any issue whatsoever.

Using console commands, you can bypass these limitations and enable the ability to command child settlers and other restricted NPCs within your settlements. This allows you to fully integrate them into your settlement management strategy.

To enable the commandability of child settlers and restricted NPCs, follow these steps:

• Open the console command window in-game by pressing the tilde (~) key.
  
• Target the desired NPC by clicking on them.
  
• Enter the following commands:
  
  setpv bCommandable 1 setpv bAllowMove 1 setpv bAllowCaravan 1 addkeyword WorkshopAllowCommand addkeyword WorkshopAllowMove addkeyword WorkshopAllowCaravan
• Press Enter after each command to execute the command.
  
• You should now be able to command the targeted NPC as you would any other settler.

Alternatively, you can create a bat file for these commands to streamline the process:

• Open a text editor such as Notepad.
  
• Copy and paste the above commands into the text editor.
  
• Save the file with a .bat extension, such as "settlers.bat" into your Fallout Directory (C:/Program Files/Steam/Steamapps/Common/Fallout4/ by default).
  
• To use the bat file, simply click on the settler and type in bat settlers and hit enter.

By utilizing console commands or bat files, you can unlock the full potential of your settlements by commanding child settlers and other restricted NPCs. With this newfound capability, you can better manage your resources, defenses, and overall settlement efficiency. Experiment with these commands and empower your leadership in the wasteland.
If you encounter any issues or have questions, refer to community forums and resources for additional support and guidance.