How to Set Up an ARK Survival Evolved Server Cluster

Link multiple ARK SE servers for character, dino, and item transfers between maps.

A cluster links multiple ARK servers so players can transfer characters, dinos, and items between maps via Obelisks or supply drops.

Set Up a Cluster

Pick a unique string all servers will share (e.g., MyCluster2025).

On each server, go to Startup in the XGamingServer Panel. Add:

-ClusterId=MyCluster2025 -ClusterDirOverride="ShooterGame/Saved/clusters"

All servers must use the same ClusterId.

Each server should run a different map. See Map Selection.

Players can now transfer at Obelisks and supply drops.

In GameUserSettings.ini under [ServerSettings]:

Setting	Default	Description
`PreventDownloadSurvivors`	`False`	Block character transfers in
`PreventDownloadItems`	`False`	Block item transfers in
`PreventDownloadDinos`	`False`	Block dino transfers in

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