ARK: Survival Ascended Server Guides
Comprehensive guides to set up, configure, and manage your ARK: Survival Ascended dedicated server on XGamingServer.
ARK: Survival Ascended is the Unreal Engine 5 remaster of ARK: Survival Evolved, featuring stunning visuals, improved performance, and full mod support through CurseForge. With massive open worlds filled with dinosaurs, base building, and PvP or PvE gameplay, ARK:SA is one of the most popular survival games for dedicated server hosting. These guides will help you get your XGamingServer ARK: Survival Ascended server set up and running.
Getting Started
Find your server and connect for the first time.
Connect to Your Server
Find your server IP and join via the server browser or direct connect.
Configure Your Server
Edit server settings through GameUserSettings.ini and Game.ini.
Change Server Name
Set the name that appears in the server browser.
Set a Password
Restrict access with a server password.
Server Management
Control players, settings, and server access.
Adding Admins
Set up admin passwords and use admin commands.
Set Max Players
Control the maximum number of players on your server.
Installing Mods
Add CurseForge mods to your server.
Startup Parameters
All startup parameters and command-line options.
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