Ark: Survival Evolved servers come with a preconfigured RCON (Remote Connection) port and settings; however, this feature is typically not available in Ark. With the aid of third-party tools, Ark server owners and moderators can use RCON to execute commands and monitor the server state even when not connected. This provides a far more effective and secure moderation method and is essential for server owners who are serious about keeping their servers safe.
1. Log in to the BisectHosting Starbase panel.
2. Stop the server.
3. Go to the Startup tab.
4. From the RCON Accessibility dropdown, choose Remote.
5. Select the Config Files tab and choose GameUserSettings.ini.
6. Toggle off the Config Editor.
7. From the RCONEnabled line, set the value to True. Take note of the RCONPort.
8. Press the Save button.
9. Start the server.
10. Download the latest version of Ark RCON Admin here.
11. Extract the file into an empty folder and launch ara.exe.
12. Once open, right-click and choose New Server.
13. 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.
14. Once set up, double-click the server to connect via RCON.