Ark: Survival Evolved servers come with a preestablished RCON (Remote Connection) port and settings; however, the function is typically not available to Ark. With the aid of third-party tools, Ark server owners and moderators can take advantage of RCON to execute commands and monitor the server state even when not connected. This allows for a far more excellent and more secure method of moderation and is essential for server owners serious about keeping their servers safe.
1. Log in to the BisectHosting Starbase panel.
2. Stop the server.
3. Go to the Config Files tab and choose Ark User Settings.
4. From the RCONEnabled line, set the value to True. Take note of the RCONPort.
5. Press the Save button.
6. Start the server.
7. Go to the Ark RCON Admin site and download the latest version.
8. Extract the file into an empty folder and launch ara.exe.
9. Once open, press Right-click > New Server.
10. Enter the following details:
Host: Server's IP
RCON-Port: Port from step 4
Name: Any desired name
Serverpassword: Admin password
Note: Learn how to set the admin password here.
11. Once set up, double-click the server to connect via RCON.