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. These guides cover everything for your XGamingServer ARK:SA server.

Getting Started

Connect to Your Server

Join via the server browser or direct connect.

Configure Your Server

Edit GameUserSettings.ini and Game.ini.

Change Server Name

Set the browser display name.

Set a Password

Password protect your server.

Server Management

Adding Admins

Admin password and admin commands.

RCON Setup

Remote console access and commands.

Max Players

Change the player limit.

Startup Parameters

All command-line options.

Maps & World

Change Map

Switch between The Island, Scorched Earth, and more.

Cluster Setup

Link servers for character/dino transfers.

Wipe Server

Dino wipe, world wipe, or full reinstall.

Gameplay & Mods

Taming & Rates

Adjust taming, harvesting, XP, and breeding multipliers.

Installing Mods

Add CurseForge mods to your server.

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