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Tips and tutorials for your ARK server

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How to join my ARK server?ARK servers are easiest to join through your Steam favorites.How do I make myself admin on my ARK server?To run admin commands on your ARK server you first set an admin password in the panel, then unlock the admin console in game with it.

Configure your world

How do I change my ARK settings?ARK keeps most of its gameplay settings in two config files on your server:How do I change the map of my ARK server?Your ARK server can run any of the ARK: Survival Evolved maps.How to Change the Difficulty Level on Your Ark ServerThe difficulty level of your ARK server controls the level of wild creatures and the quality of loot drops.How do I add mods to my ARK server?Your ARK server has a built-in mod manager, so you do not need to edit any config files to install Steam Workshop mods.

Run your server

How to manually save the world of my ARK server?ARK autosaves the world on a timer, and pressing Stop in the panel also saves before the server shuts down.How to update my ARK server?You never install ARK updates by hand. The server checks Steam for a new version while it boots, so updating is just a restart.How to use cheats in your ARK server?Admin commands (cheats) let you spawn items, fly around, tame instantly and manage your world.How do I reset my ARK server?There are two ways to reset an ARK server: wipe only the world so you keep your settings and mods, or reinstall the whole server for a completely clean start.