This page explains how to manage your ASA server, add mods, choose maps, and tweak core settings.
For advanced configuration, see the ARK Official Wiki (placeholder link below).
You can load mods by entering their IDs in your server Settings → Mods field.
Rules:
1234567890,9876543210Where to find the Mod ID:
Example startup parameter (alternative method):
... ?ActiveMods=1234567890,9876543210 -server -log
Some hosts also expose a dedicated “Mods” input in their panels.
You can host any supported map. Common choices include:
🔎 For interactive resource & spawn maps (ASA): see third‑party map viewers.
- ARK Unity (ASA maps)
- Wikily (ASA maps)
ℹ️ Availability in ASA may roll out over time; check the official wiki for the latest support per map.
Most gameplay and server options live in the INI configuration. Key toggles you’ll likely want to set first:
DifficultyOffset, OverrideOfficialDifficultyXPMultiplier, TamingSpeedMultiplier, HarvestAmountMultiplierServerPVE=true/falseASA servers store config in the Saved/Config directory of the server:
ShooterGame/Saved/Config/WindowsServer/ShooterGame/Saved/Config/LinuxServer/Main files:
GameUserSettings.ini — core server options (e.g., rates, passwords)Game.ini — advanced gameplay rules (engrams, levels, spawns)📍 Replace with your full path (placeholder):
/path/to/ARK/ShooterGame/Saved/Config/<WindowsServer|LinuxServer>/
GameUserSettings.ini or Game.ini, stop → save → start the server to apply changes.Game.ini is missing, launch once to generate, or create the file and copy canonical sections from official examples.[PLACEHOLDER – insert your preferred ARK wiki link][PLACEHOLDER – insert your preferred interactive map link]Last updated: September 21, 2025