How to Change Your ARK: Survival Ascended Server Name

The server name (also called the session name) is what players see when browsing for servers in the ARK: Survival Ascended multiplayer menu. A descriptive name helps players find your server and understand what kind of experience to expect. The name can be set through the Startup tab or directly in the config file.

Changing Your Server Name

Alternative: Edit via Config File

You can also set the server name directly in the configuration file:

ShooterGame/Saved/Config/WindowsServer/GameUserSettings.ini

[SessionSettings]
SessionName=My ARK Server

Server Naming Tips

A good server name helps attract the right players and sets expectations:

• Include your rates — ARK players look for specific rates, so 10x Taming 5x Harvest immediately tells them what to expect
• Mention the map — Include the map name like The Island, Scorched Earth, or Aberration
• Add PvP or PvE — Players specifically look for their preferred mode
• Include your region — [US], [EU], or [AU] helps players find low-ping servers
• Keep it under 60 characters — Very long names get truncated in the server browser

Example names:

• [US] The Island | 10x | PvE | Fresh Wipe
• [EU] Scorched Earth | 3x Boosted | PvP | Active Admins
• [AU] Aberration | ORP | 5x Taming | No Wipe

Server Browser Categories

Your XGamingServer ARK:SA server appears under the Unofficial tab in the in-game server browser. Players can filter by:

• Map — Which map the server is running
• Game Mode — PvP or PvE
• Player Count — Current vs. max players
• Mods — Whether the server runs mods
• Password — Whether a password is required

💡 Tip: Your server name is purely cosmetic — changing it does not affect your world, player data, tames, or any game settings. You can change it as often as you like.

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