ARK: Survival Evolved Server Guide
Updated 2026-09-21
ARK Server Guide
You can launch an ARK: Survival Evolved server from Create Server in a few minutes; this guide covers the settings worth deciding before your tribe joins.
Editions
| Edition | Min RAM | Crossplay |
|---|---|---|
| Survival Evolved (PC) | 6 GB | No |
| Survival Evolved (CrossPlay) | 6 GB | PC + Xbox |
| Survival Ascended | 8 GB | PC + Xbox + PS5 |
Cluster Setup
- Create servers for each map
- Set same cluster ID on all servers
- Players can transfer between maps
Key Settings (GameUserSettings.ini)
[ServerSettings]
MaxPlayers=70
XPMultiplier=2.0
TamingSpeedMultiplier=5.0
HarvestAmountMultiplier=3.0
RCONEnabled=TruePerformance Tips
- 8+ GB RAM recommended for modded
- Limit wild dino count
- Schedule daily restarts
- ARK startup takes 5-15 minutes (normal)