Hosting an Ark server involves setting up and maintaining a dedicated server to facilitate multiplayer gameplay in the popular survival game Ark: Survival Evolved. Players can choose to host the server on their own hardware or a third-party hosting service. Configuration settings such as server rules, player slots, and server mods can be customized to tailor the gaming experience, allowing players to explore the prehistoric world of Ark together.
Step 1: Purchase an Ark Server
1. Navigate to the Ark: Survival Evolved Server Plans.
Note: BisectOne is our all-in-one server plan, allowing you to switch your server between our large list of available games!
2. Select Buy Plan or Help Me Decide to configure a custom package.
3. For Custom Packages, adjust the slider for the desired Player Count on the server.
4. Confirm or change the Server Location.
5. Select the preferred Billing Cycle.
6. Enter any obtained Promo Codes and choose Apply.
7. Select any desired Addons, note that the Free Sticker Pack requires BisectBoost.
8. Once finished configuring, choose Buy Plan.
9. Press Checkout after reviewing the order details.
10. Fill in the form and Payment Details, then choose Complete Order.
Note: BisectHosting is happy to help with any questions on the server order. Click here to start a conversation with support.
Step 2: Access the BisectHosting Starbase Panel
1. Go to the email received after completing the order.
2. Next to Panel URL, open the link to the BisectHosting Starbase panel.
3. Enter the credentials from the email or log in with the Billing panel.
4. Under My Servers, select the Ark server.
Step 3: Server Basics
Explore the basics of setting up an Ark server.
| Guide | Description |
| How to Join an Ark Server | Join and start playing on the Ark server. |
| How to Add a Password to an Ark Server | Protect the server from unwanted players. |
| How to Enable Events on an Ark Server | Add more excitement to the gameplay experience. |
| How to Change the Map on an Ark Server | Explore different worlds and themes in the game. |
| How to Change the Difficulty on an Ark Server | Make the game easier or harder for player preference. |
Step 4: Server Configuration
Configure the User and Game settings of an Ark server.
| Guide | Description |
| Ark Server Settings Guide | Learn more about the different server setting commands. |
| How to Edit Settings on an Ark Server | Personalize the server rules and settings. |
| How to Change Player and Dino Stats on an Ark Server | Customize the player and dino statistics. |
| How to Disable PvP on an Ark Server | Enable the Player versus Environment combat mode. |
| How to Fix or Adjust Alliance Settings on an Ark Server | Adjust the settings for tribes in the game. |
| How to Set Up Offline PvP Protection on an Ark Server | Protect an offline player's character. |
Step 5: Server Administration
Find out how to set up an admin and control user access.
| Guide | Description |
| How to Add and Remove Admins on an Ark Server | Assign moderators on the server. |
| How to Whitelist an Ark Server | Make the server private for specific players. |
| How to Reset Player Data on an Ark Server | Completely reset a player's progress. |
Step 6: World Management
Manage saves and add custom maps.
| Guide | Description |
| How to Download a Save from an Ark Server | Save and backup the server's world locally. |
| How to Transfer a Singleplayer World to an Ark Server | Upload a local world to the server. |
| How to Install a Custom Map on an Ark Server | Add player-made maps on the server. |
| How to Reset a map on an Ark Server | Completely reset a world's data. |
Step 7: Ark Mods
Install various mods that bring endless possibilities to the game.
| Guide | Description |
| How to Install Mods on an Ark Server | Customize the server with various mods. |
| How to Change the Mod Load Order on an Ark Server | Optimize mod performance and compatibility. |
| How to Enable Automatic Mod Updates on an Ark Server | Link the mod updates to the server. |
| How to Install Primitive Plus on an Ark Server | Revamp the server with this free add-on. |
Step 8: Advanced Configuration
Discover advanced ways to configure an Ark server.
| Guide | Description |
| How to Create and Manage Ark Clusters | Connect to multiple servers in one network. |
| How to Set Up RCON an on Ark Server | Control the server remotely without needing direct server connection. |
| How to Use Beacon to Configure an Ark Server | Edit server settings through a 3rd party interface. |
| How to Enable Crossplay on an Ark Server | Enable joining the server from different platforms. |
| How to Disable BattlEye Anti-Cheat on an Ark Server | Certain server mods or plugins are flagged by BattlEye. |
Step 9: Quality of Life
Extra customizations to improve player experience.
| Guide | Description |
| How to Enable Cave Flying on an Ark Server | Experience flying on the dinos in restricted zones. |
| How to Disable Structure Collision on an Ark Server | Become creative and build without structure collisions. |
| How to Enable Floating Damage Numbers on an Ark Server | Display damage numbers when damaging players or dinos. |
| How to Disable Ice Wyverns on an Ark Server | Remove Ice Wyverns from the game. |
| How to Change the Engram Points Per Level on an Ark Server | Customize the rate of Engram points for levelling. |
Helpful Links
Ark FAQ
BisectHosting ARK: Survival Evolved Knowledgebase
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