# ARK: Survival Evolved Server Hosting Guides (/docs/ark-survival-evolved)



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import { Rocket, Settings, Shield, Users, Wrench, Map, Sword, Puzzle, Globe, AlertTriangle, Clock, Terminal, Zap, Archive } from "lucide-react";

ARK: Survival Evolved is an open-world survival game where players tame dinosaurs, build bases, and explore massive maps. These guides cover everything you need to manage your XGamingServer ARK server.

Getting Started [#getting-started]

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  <Card icon={<Rocket />} title="How to Join Your Server" description="Connect via server browser, Steam, or direct IP." href="/docs/ark-survival-evolved/join-server" />

  <Card icon={<Settings />} title="How to Configure Your Server" description="Full GameUserSettings.ini and Game.ini reference." href="/docs/ark-survival-evolved/server-settings" />

  <Card icon={<Settings />} title="How to Rename Your Server" description="Change the browser display name." href="/docs/ark-survival-evolved/rename-server" />
</Cards>

Administration [#administration]

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  <Card icon={<Shield />} title="How to Become Admin" description="Admin password, cheat commands, Steam ID whitelist." href="/docs/ark-survival-evolved/admin-commands" />

  <Card icon={<Terminal />} title="How to Set Up RCON" description="Remote console for server administration." href="/docs/ark-survival-evolved/rcon-setup" />

  <Card icon={<Users />} title="How to Change Max Players" description="Set the player count limit." href="/docs/ark-survival-evolved/player-slots" />
</Cards>

Maps & Gameplay [#maps--gameplay]

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  <Card icon={<Map />} title="How to Change the Map" description="Switch between The Island, Ragnarok, Fjordur, and more." href="/docs/ark-survival-evolved/map-selection" />

  <Card icon={<Sword />} title="Difficulty & Max Dino Level" description="DifficultyOffset and level caps." href="/docs/ark-survival-evolved/difficulty-levels" />

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

  <Card icon={<Globe />} title="Crossplay" description="Steam + Epic crossplay." href="/docs/ark-survival-evolved/crossplay-guide" />

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

Mods & Version [#mods--version]

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  <Card icon={<Puzzle />} title="How to Install Mods" description="Add Steam Workshop mods with ActiveMods." href="/docs/ark-survival-evolved/mod-setup" />

  <Card icon={<Clock />} title="How to Update Your Server" description="Update or change the server version." href="/docs/ark-survival-evolved/game-version" />
</Cards>

World Management [#world-management]

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  <Card icon={<Archive />} title="Backup & Restore" description="Save files, manual backups, and restore." href="/docs/ark-survival-evolved/backup-restore" />

  <Card icon={<Wrench />} title="Upload a Save" description="Transfer a world from singleplayer." href="/docs/ark-survival-evolved/import-save" />

  <Card icon={<Wrench />} title="Wipe & Reinstall" description="World wipe, dino wipe, or full reinstall." href="/docs/ark-survival-evolved/wipe-reinstall" />
</Cards>

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