ARK: Survival Ascended server hosting
Tame the island with your tribe.
Custom rates, any map and mods from CurseForge. Set it up once and your tribe plays around the clock.
Staying longer? Subscribe and get 50% off your first month
- DDoS protected
- 24/7 support
- Live the moment you pay
- Split the billUp to 10 friends, own cards
- Custom plansAny RAM up to 32 GB
- Rent once or subscribe3 days to 1 year
- Live in 60 secondsNo setup, no waiting
- Cancel any timeNo contracts, ever
Pick your ARK plan
Every plan is live the moment you pay. Upgrade or cancel from your dashboard any time.
Average Concurrent Players
7How many usually play at once.
Mods or plugins
Vanilla, as the game ships.
Try It Out
3 daysAbout $3.33 a day. Nothing renews.
Like it? Switch to a subscription from your panel and keep your world.
- Up to 15 players
- Unlimited RAMThere is no RAM to pick. We size your server's memory to how many play and the mods you run, and adjust it when you raise your player count.
ARK Phase
30 daysThen $39.99/mo. Cancel any time.
Split 5 ways: $4.51 each for the first month
- Up to 15 players
- Unlimited RAMThere is no RAM to pick. We size your server's memory to how many play and the mods you run, and adjust it when you raise your player count.
The Legend
1 yearBilled $159.96 for your first year, then $319.92 a year.
You save $299.92 over a year of monthly payments
Split 5 ways: $2.71 each a month
- Up to 15 players
- Unlimited RAMThere is no RAM to pick. We size your server's memory to how many play and the mods you run, and adjust it when you raise your player count.
- Every plan:
- Always on DDoS protection
- 24/7 support from real people
- Low ping game hardware
- Live the moment you pay
ARK server hosting at a glance
| Price | From $7.50 for 3 days with no subscription. Monthly plans from $29.99, cancel any time, 50% off your first month for new customers |
|---|---|
| Plans | 12 GB (10 slots), 16 GB (30 slots), 24 GB (70 slots) |
| Players | Up to 70 player slots |
| Crossplay | PC, Xbox, PlayStation |
| Mods | CurseForge mods, Mod maps, Cross platform mods |
| Paying together | Split the bill with up to 10 friends, everyone pays their own share |
What comes set up on a ARK server
Your rates
XP, taming and harvest multipliers are simple settings, and every other option is one ini file away.
Every map
Switch maps whenever your tribe is ready for a new challenge.
Mods included
Add CurseForge mods by ID and restart.
A look inside ARK
Real screenshots from the game. Click any of them to see it full size.
How much RAM does a ARK server need?
Find the row that sounds like your group and we will point you at the right plan.
| Your server | RAM | Plan |
|---|---|---|
| Small tribe on The Island or Scorched Earth, up to 10 players | 12 GB | Starter$29.99/mo |
| Bigger maps, boosted rates or a few mods, up to 30 players | 16 GB | Standard$39.99/mo |
| Heavy mod lists, large bases or a busy public server | 24 GB | Pro$59.99/mo |
This is the panel. Click around.
This is the ARK panel you get. Click any button, or type a command.
ARK Server
play.gamezservers.com:7777
[12:00:00] Starting ARK: Survival Ascended server
[12:00:03] Loading world
[12:00:06] Server started on port 7777
[12:00:09] Ready for players. Try a button.
Power
ARK actions
How to join your ARK server
- 1
Launch ARK: Survival Ascended and click Join Game.
- 2
Set the server filter to Unofficial, not Official, and tick Show Player Servers at the bottom of the list. For a password protected server, also tick Show Password Protected Servers.
- 3
Type the exact server name in the search box and press Refresh.
- 4
Click the server, then Join. Enter the password if you set one when the game asks. If the server runs mods, they download first, which can take a few minutes.
- 5
On PC you can also connect directly: open the console with Tab or ~, type
openand press Enter. For a password protected server, join from the list instead, where the game asks for the password.203.0.113.24:7777
Common problems
Server takes a while to start
ARK is a big server, so the first start after buying, an update or a map change can take several minutes, and longer while new mods download. It shows Online once it is ready for players.
Cannot find the server
The filter has to say Unofficial, and Show Player Servers has to be ticked, since it starts off and hides servers like yours. With a password, tick Show Password Protected Servers too. Search the exact name, clear the map filter and press Refresh. A server that just turned Online can take a few minutes to show up. Still missing? Connect directly with open from the console.203.0.113.24:7777
Show Player Servers will not tick
Click the small square itself rather than the words, or select it and press the space bar.
Joining from the PC console
Press Tab or ~ on the main menu, type open and press Enter. It does not ask for a password, so join a password protected server from the list.203.0.113.24:7777
Admin commands do nothing
In game, type enablecheats and the admin password from your panel in the console first, then put cheat in front of each admin command, like cheat fly. Commands sent from the panel need neither.
Version mismatch
The server updates itself on every restart. After a game patch, restart the server and update the game on every device.
Stuck after adding a mod
Mod IDs are CurseForge project IDs separated by commas with no spaces. A mod that was removed or is not updated for the current patch can stop the server loading, so take it out and restart.
Server not responding
Make sure the server is online. Servers sleep after 4 days with nobody playing, and anyone with access can start them again from the dashboard in one click.
Use the server address
Do not use localhost, 127.0.0.1 or your own IP from a home hosting guide. Copy the exact address of the server.
No port forwarding or firewall changes
Opening ports on your router is only for hosting a server at home, so there is nothing to change to join this one. If Windows asks whether to let the game through the firewall, choose Allow.
Modding your ARK server
Survival Ascended mods come from CurseForge. Add each project ID to the server and it downloads the mods on start, then players pick them up automatically when they join, including on console for mods marked cross platform. For a mod map, add its ID and set the map name from the mod page.
ARK: Survival Ascended server hosting, explained
An ARK: Survival Ascended dedicated server is the ArkAscendedServer program installed through SteamCMD, started with the map name and a string of options such as the session name, passwords and port. Hosting a non dedicated session from your game only works while you are playing and keeps everyone tethered to the host, so tribes that want dinos to keep breeding, crops to grow and the world to stay online use a dedicated server.
Most of the fun lives in two ini files. GameUserSettings.ini holds the common rates such as XP, taming speed, harvest amount and day length, while Game.ini covers the deeper tuning like per level stat multipliers and breeding intervals. Clusters let players carry characters and dinos between maps, with one server running per map and all of them sharing a cluster ID and folder.
ARK is one of the heaviest survival servers there is. The Island needs around 8 to 10 GB of memory with nobody online, and bases, tamed dinos and mods push that higher over time, which is why 12 GB is the realistic floor and 16 GB suits most tribes. The official server only runs on Windows, so Linux hosts run it through Proton, a compatibility layer. With us that part is already handled, the server updates itself on every restart, and XP, taming and harvest rates and the highest wild dino level are simple settings in the panel.
ARK servers for every crew
PvE servers
ARK PvE servers where nobody wipes your base
Tame and breed on your schedule, not a raider's.
Server for friends
A private ARK server for your tribe
No host tether, no strangers, no 10 hour tames.
Free servers
A free ARK server your tribe can actually run
A real dedicated Survival Ascended server, paid for by the people who click your link.
Modded servers
Modded ARK servers, mods by ID
Paste the IDs, press Restart, tame something new.
ARK server guides
ARK13 min readHow to Host an ARK Survival Ascended Server: Hosted or Self Hosted (2026)
Host an ARK Survival Ascended server: hosted in about a minute, or self hosted with SteamCMD app 2430930, UDP port 7777 and 12 GB of RAM. Steps and fixes.
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The ARK Survival Ascended Unreal Engine 5.8 update moved from October 28 to November 5, 2026. What the delay means for servers and mods, and how to prepare.
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How much an ARK Survival Ascended server costs per month in 2026, what drives the price, free ways to host, and how to split the bill with your tribe.
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ARK Survival Ascended players time out joining right after a mod update. Why it happens and how to get the server and clients back in sync.
ReadARK5 min readHow to Roll Back an ARK Survival Ascended Server to an Earlier Save
Roll back an ARK Ascended dedicated server by restoring a timestamped .ark save, plus how to recover single players and tribes from .bak files.
ReadARK5 min readHow to Set a Tame Limit on an ARK Survival Ascended Server
Cap tames per tribe and server wide in ARK Ascended with MaxPersonalTamedDinos, MaxTamedDinos and the soft tame limit, with values that keep servers smooth.
ReadIncluded on every plan
- Always on DDoS protection
- 24/7 support from real people
- Low ping game hardware
- Live the moment you pay
- Your own address and port
- Live console with full access
- One click game actions
- One click backups
- Upgrade or cancel any time
Common questions
How much does a ARK server cost?
ARK servers start at $7.50 for 3 days, with no subscription. Monthly plans are 12 GB for up to 5 players at $29.99, 16 GB for up to 15 players at $39.99 and 24 GB for up to 35 players at $59.99. Pay monthly or prepaid, split the bill with friends, and cancel any time.
Why does ARK need so much RAM?
Survival Ascended is one of the heaviest servers around. 16 GB is the sweet spot for most tribes.
Can I run a cluster?
Not yet. Each server runs one map on its own, and characters and dinos cannot transfer between servers. You can switch a server to another map at any time.
Can console players join?
Yes. Survival Ascended servers are cross platform, so Xbox and PlayStation players can find your server under Unofficial with Show Player Servers turned on. Any mods you add need to support console too.
How do I add CurseForge mods?
Copy the project ID from each mod page on CurseForge, add the IDs in the panel and restart. The server downloads them and players get them when they join.
Can I change taming and XP rates?
Yes. XP, taming and harvest multipliers are settings in the panel. Everything else, like breeding and maturation speed, lives in GameUserSettings.ini and Game.ini in the file manager. Stop the server before editing them, or the server writes over your changes when it shuts down.
How do I kick or ban players?
The Players tab in your panel lists who is online with Kick, Ban and Whitelist buttons. To ban someone who already left, use the Ban player button with their EOS ID.
How do I become an admin in game?
Open the console with Tab or ~ and type enablecheats followed by the admin password from your panel. Admin commands also work from the panel console, without cheat in front.
Can I make the server whitelist only?
Yes. Turn on Whitelist only in the panel, then add each player by their EOS ID with the Whitelist player button. Each player can see their EOS ID by typing whoami in the game console.
Can I move a save from another server?
Yes. Upload the SavedArks folder for your map and it loads on the next start. Single player saves can move too, but the host character usually needs to be recreated, so back up first.
Can my friends and I split the cost?
Yes. At checkout choose "Me and my friends" and up to 10 people each pay their own share with their own card, on any plan length, from 3 days to a year. It is not a payment plan: nobody pays in parts over time, each friend simply pays their own share. You pay yours, send each friend their link, and the server starts straight away. Each share includes a $1 payment fee.
Can I build a custom plan?
Yes. Every game has a Build your own page: pick any amount of RAM up to 32 GB, any length from 3 days to 1 year, prepaid or a subscription, plus your server type and settings. A custom size costs 15% more per GB than the standard plans next to it.
Can I pay once instead of a subscription?
Yes. Pick Prepaid and pay once for 3 days, 30 days, 6 months or a year. Nothing renews: when the time is up the server pauses and keeps its world for 14 days. Add time or switch to a subscription from your panel any time. Short rentals cost more per day, since every server is set up from scratch.
How fast is setup, really?
Your server starts building the moment Stripe confirms payment. Most are online in under a minute, and the address and login appear on your dashboard automatically.
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