ARK Survival Evolved Server Guides

Comprehensive guides to set up, manage, and optimize your ARK Survival Evolved dedicated server.

ARK: Survival Evolved is an open-world survival game where you tame dinosaurs, build bases, and explore a massive prehistoric island. These guides will help you set up and manage your XGamingServer ARK Survival Evolved server.

Getting Started

Connect to Your Server

Join your server via the in-game browser or Steam server browser.

Update Your Server

Enable automatic updates to keep your server current.

Change Server Name

Set a custom hostname for the server browser.

Configuration

Configure Your Server

Edit GameUserSettings.ini and Game.ini for full customization.

Change Difficulty

Adjust the difficulty and max dino levels.

Change Map

Switch between all available ARK maps including DLC.

Max Players

Change the maximum number of players on your server.

Enable Crossplay

Allow Steam and Epic Games players to play together.

Change Server Version

Downgrade to an older version or switch beta branches.

Change Game Version

Downgrade your ARK game client to match your server.

Administration

Adding Admins

Set up admin passwords and whitelist admin players.

Install Mods

Add Steam Workshop mods to your server.

World Management

Upload Existing Save

Transfer your local ARK save to your server.

Reset Your Server

Completely wipe and reinstall your server.

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