# ARK: Survival Ascended Server Guides (/docs/ark-survival-ascended)



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ARK: Survival Ascended is the Unreal Engine 5 remaster of ARK: Survival Evolved, featuring stunning visuals, improved performance, and full mod support through CurseForge. These guides cover everything for your XGamingServer ARK:SA server.

Getting Started [#getting-started]

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  <Card icon={<Rocket />} title="Connect to Your Server" description="Join via the server browser or direct connect." href="/docs/ark-survival-ascended/connect-to-your-server" />

  <Card icon={<Settings />} title="Configure Your Server" description="Edit GameUserSettings.ini and Game.ini." href="/docs/ark-survival-ascended/configure-your-server" />

  <Card icon={<Settings />} title="Change Server Name" description="Set the browser display name." href="/docs/ark-survival-ascended/change-server-name" />

  <Card icon={<Settings />} title="Set a Password" description="Password protect your server." href="/docs/ark-survival-ascended/set-a-password" />
</Cards>

Server Management [#server-management]

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  <Card icon={<Shield />} title="Adding Admins" description="Admin password and admin commands." href="/docs/ark-survival-ascended/adding-admins" />

  <Card icon={<Terminal />} title="RCON Setup" description="Remote console access and commands." href="/docs/ark-survival-ascended/rcon-setup" />

  <Card icon={<Users />} title="Max Players" description="Change the player limit." href="/docs/ark-survival-ascended/max-players" />

  <Card icon={<FileText />} title="Startup Parameters" description="All command-line options." href="/docs/ark-survival-ascended/startup-parameters" />
</Cards>

Maps & World [#maps--world]

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  <Card icon={<Map />} title="Change Map" description="Switch between The Island, Scorched Earth, and more." href="/docs/ark-survival-ascended/change-map" />

  <Card icon={<Globe />} title="Cluster Setup" description="Link servers for character/dino transfers." href="/docs/ark-survival-ascended/cluster-setup" />

  <Card icon={<Trash2 />} title="Wipe Server" description="Dino wipe, world wipe, or full reinstall." href="/docs/ark-survival-ascended/wipe-server" />
</Cards>

Gameplay & Mods [#gameplay--mods]

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  <Card icon={<Zap />} title="Taming & Rates" description="Adjust taming, harvesting, XP, and breeding multipliers." href="/docs/ark-survival-ascended/taming-rates" />

  <Card icon={<Puzzle />} title="Installing Mods" description="Add CurseForge mods to your server." href="/docs/ark-survival-ascended/installing-mods" />
</Cards>

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