Ark: Survival Evolved mods offer an automatic installer conveniently located on the startup panel; it keeps mods updated and installed as new versions are released, making the modding process much more hands-off and worry-free. However, Server owners should watch for significant Ark updates, as these updates could break individual mods that must be removed manually.
1. From the Steam library, choose ARK: Survival Evolved.
2. Select Workshop.
3. Scroll down and choose the See All button.
4. Subscribe to a mod.
5. Copy the Workshop ID. The ID is also displayed at the end of the URL.
6. Log in to the BisectHosting Starbase panel.
7. Stop the server.
8. Go to the Startup tab.
9. From the GameModIDs field, enter any desired workshop IDs separated by a comma. Ensure they are in the proper load order.
Note: Adding mods can potentially corrupt existing save files. Check the mod description on Steam to verify save compatibility.
10. From the Auto Manage Mods section, toggle on the setting.
11. Start the server. Added mods will be acquired during the server start.