ARK: Survival Evolved Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) – BisectHosting

Ark: Survival Evolved is a popular multiplayer survival game set in a prehistoric world filled with dangerous creatures and harsh environments. The game features various dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures that can be tamed and used as mounts or companions. The guide below lists several frequently asked questions to help players with their Ark server.

How Do I Enable Ark Events on My Server?

Ark events are enabled by inputting -ActiveEvent=[Event Name] into the Command Line. Only one event can be active, and some may only partially work.

How Do I Enable Flyers in Caves?

Add bForceCanRideFliers=true to GameUserSettings.ini to enable flying in caves. Remove the line to revert to the default. Setting the value to False will disable flying on all maps.

How Do I Enable Flying on Genesis?

Similar to flying in caves, add the bForceCanRideFliers=true line to GameUserSettings.ini.

How Do I Install a Custom Map on My Ark Server?

Adding a custom map on the server can be done via the Starbase panel (Mods tab) or via FTP. Once it finishes, input the Mod ID and Map Name in their respective tables on the Startup tab.

How Do I Install Mods on My Ark Server?

Mods can be downloaded directly from the Steam Workshop using the Mods tab on the Starbase Panel.

How Do I Know Where to Put [Game Setting]?

Settings that change how the world works, such as harvesting and taming multipliers, go into GameUserSettings.ini, while settings that change how a player interacts with the world, such as breeding and mating, go into Game.ini. Other settings that activate past Ark events or enable logging go into the Command Line.

Related Guide: ARK: Survival Evolved Server Settings Guide

How Do I Set Up an Ark Cluster?

Creating an Ark cluster requires two servers and can be done via the Ark Cluster tab in the Starbase panel.

Where Can I Edit My Ark Settings?

Ark has many customizable server settings in three locations: GameUserSettings.ini, Game.ini, and the Command Line.

Which Ark Package Should I Get?

Depending on player needs, numerous Ark server packages are available with sufficient RAM for vanilla and modded servers. Users can use the Ark: Survival Evolved server selector tool to help identify how much RAM a server may require, and contact support with any questions or if they need help determining how much RAM a modded server may require.

Related Link: ARK: Survival Evolved Server Hosting

Why Is My Ark Mod Download Incomplete/Not Working?

Using FTP is recommended to manually add larger Ark mods to the server, as the Steam Workshop can sometimes have issues with large-file-size mods.

Can I Run ARK Plugins Using ArkServerAPI on My ARK Server?

Running Ark plugins require the ArkAPI support. Users can install the ArkAPI Support installation from the swap game window in the BisectHosting Starbase panel to run the desired plugins.