How to Change Max Players on Your ARK: Survival Evolved Server
How to set the maximum player count on your ARK SE dedicated server.
Via Startup Tab
- In the XGamingServer Panel, click Startup
- Find the Max Players field
- Set your value (default: 70)
- Restart
Via GameUserSettings.ini
[ServerSettings]
MaxPlayers=70Via Startup Command
?MaxPlayers=70Performance Notes
| Players | Impact |
|---|---|
| 10–30 | Low — works on most hardware |
| 30–50 | Moderate — may need to reduce dino counts |
| 50–70 | Heavy — reduce DinoCountMultiplier and view distance |
| 70+ | Requires powerful hardware and tuned settings |
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