Ark server settings control everything from player and dino health and stamina to day/night cycles and weather patterns. Key settings include difficulty level, taming and breeding rates, and resource spawn/harvest rates. Finetuning these settings creates a fun and challenging gameplay experience that keeps players returning for more.

Note: Learn more about Ark server settings here.

How to Edit Settings on an Ark Server (GameUserSettings.ini)

1. Log in to the BisectHosting Starbase panel.

2. Stop the server.

3. Select the Config Files tab and choose Ark User Settings.

4. Under the [ServerSettings] line, modify the settings as desired.

5. If a setting is not present, add it manually.

6. Press the Save button.

7. Start the server.

How to Edit Settings on an Ark Server (Game.ini)

1. Log in to the BisectHosting Starbase panel.

2. Stop the server.

3. Select the Config Files tab and choose Ark Game Settings.

4. Under the [/Script/ShooterGame.ShooterGameMode] header, modify the settings as desired. If the header is not shown, add it manually.

5. If a setting is not present, add it manually.

6. Press the Save button.

7. Start the server.

How to Edit Settings on an Ark Server (Command Line)

1. Log in to the BisectHosting Starbase panel.

2. Stop the server.

3. Go to the Startup tab.

4. On the Custom Start field, enter settings that start with ?. (Ex: ?TotalConversionMod=111111111)

5. From the Custom End field, enter settings that start with -. (Ex: -ActiveEvent=vday)

6. Start the server.