ARK Servers

What is a ARK Server?

A ARK Server is a service run by individuals to allow people to play together on ARK, the massively popular PvPing game. To play on a ARK Server you will need 2 things; a copy of ARK and the IP address of the server you wish to play. On our server list, you can find a wide range of ARK servers with different game modes and game types to find the Best ARK Servers from around the world!

What is a ARK Server List?

We provide a list of the service which allows people who own ARK Servers the ability to be found through search engines such as Google, Bing, Yahoo, Yandex, or any other platform. On each listing, you will see a 'Copy IP' button. What this does is add the IP address of that server to your clipboard, simply load up ARK and select 'Multiplayer' and paste (Ctrl+V) the IP address into the Server Address bar.

How do I find the ARK Servers?

With so many ARK Servers around the world to choose from, how do you know where you can get onto the ARK Servers assorted by players' votes? We provide a platform that allows you to find that dream ARK Server you have been looking for with exactly the right game modes, players to form friends with, and a community to back it up for you to enjoy! Voting allows you to get rewards on a ARK Server for free, we like to promote this activity as it allows you to progress at no cost. We rank these ARK servers below based on votes which you, the players, provide by putting in your username on any of these servers.

What are the different ARK server types?

ARK PvP Servers

Do you enjoy fighting against other players in duels or faction battles? ARK PvP servers offer just that. Players will spawn with nothing but the clothes on their back and must fight to survive against players who are after them.

ARK PvE Servers

On these servers, players are encouraged to team up together in order to get through the harsh lands of ARK Exiles. Since there's no real danger or risk of being killed by another player it makes building your home base much less stressful. This is great for new players that want to learn ARK and be put through the works without the stress of dying to other players.

ARK Creative Servers

On these servers, the only objective is building huge structures from scratch without any restrictions on how they should look like. They come with a bunch of different ARK resource packs which expands the possibilities dramatically. These ARK servers sometimes offer complex options that allow advanced users to build all kinds of contraptions.

ARK Survival Servers

A ARK Survival Server is a server which you start with nothing and have to build your way up. These servers are harder than the regular PvE ARK servers and it is much riskier to go out into the open world.

ARK Roleplaying Servers

ARK Roleplaying servers are a fun way to get into a new community and try out some different rulesets. In this server type players are expected to stay in character, talk like their character would speak, and make decisions that wouldn't be normal for them. It's great for people interested in learning about ARK lore. Servers with active admins also provide a fun environment where you can get help from veterans that will guide you through your first steps of survival!

ARK Server Hosting

There are many different options when it comes to hosting a ARK server. ARK servers can be hosted on a dedicated server, or you could rent ARK Server Hosting from many different companies. Check out our ARK Hosting Servers Blog to find out more details on the best hosting companies.

Requirements to Start a ARK Server

CPU and Bandwidth

CPU and bandwidth are the most important considerations in running a dedicated gaming server for ARK. The game isn’t very disk or RAM intensive, but the more popular your server is, the more CPU and bandwidth processes you are going to want to allocate. A heavily populated ARK server can use upwards of 2TB of bandwidth a month, but this will vary based on setup and usage needs. At least a 100Mbps port speed is recommended for effective network traffic management.

ARK Dedicated Server

A ARK dedicated server would need the minimum processing power of 2GHz or higher. The server software can be installed on Linux or Windows. Ports 25565 should be open on your server firewall for complete network access to the dedicated game server. Using a dedicated server will significantly help your ARK project with any lag or issues you may experience along the way.

ARK Server Not Responding?

Having trouble connecting to a ARK server? This is often the result of a network overload, DNS issues, or server errors. You can try to refresh or reconnect but if that doesn't work then you may need to contact community support for further assistance.

Frequently Asked ARK Questions:

Where is the ARK Wiki?

You can find the official Wiki for all of your questions on the game here:

What are the best mods for a ARKServer?

There is no definitive answer to this question as different ARK servers will have different needs and preferences. However, a great place to start is the ARK forums where you can find lists

Is there ARK 2?

With the big success of the most popular ARK server, ARK is considering creating its own version of the game. Some ARK articles have already been written about releasing a second version of the game, which is impressive considering it's still in alpha. Are you interested in ARK 2? Would you like to see what the hype is all about? Go ahead! This site will be updated regularly when more information is available.

What are the ARK Admin Commands?

The admin commands are as follows:

• Logging in as Admin
• Press Tab, or whatever you have bound your console key to and type
• enablecheats <password>
• example = enablecheats pass123
• From here you can enter commands.
• Whitelisting an Admin
• This allows you to use commands without needing to login as Admin.
• Create a file in the directory \ShooterGame\Saved\ called AllowedCheaterSteamIDs.txt
• It should look like this \ShooterGame\Saved\AllowedCheaterSteamIDs.txt
• From here, list on each line the Steam64 ID's you wish to authorize for cheat commands, these users will be able to cheat without logging in as Admin.

Where can I find a ARK Map?

You can find an in-game map by picking on up somewhere in the ARK world or by visiting our ARK blog page.

Why is ARK laggy?

There are a few reasons why ARK servers may experience lag. The server hosting company you're using might not be equipped to handle the number of players that will join. If you're playing on an overcrowded ARK server, this could cause some performance issues and affect your gameplay.