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Quad Core processor (requires up to 2 full cores) | Quad Core processor (requires up to 2 full cores) | ||
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4GB memory (currently uses around 4GB memory for 100 players filled) | 4GB memory (currently uses around 4GB memory for 100 players filled) | ||
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20GB disk space (install folder) | 20GB disk space (install folder) | ||
Revision as of 09:53, 1 June 2015
Creating an ARK: Survival Evolved game server is an easy process that can be done from either a dedicated server or your home computer.
Server Requirements
Windows 7, 8, 8.1, Server 2008, Server 2012 & 64-Bit
Quad Core processor (requires up to 2 full cores)
4GB memory (currently uses around 4GB memory for 100 players filled)
20GB disk space (install folder)
Step 1: Fetching Game Server files from SteamCMD
It is possible to fetch the steam files programmatically from Steam using SteamCMD.
- Create a folder where you wish to store your ARK: Survival Evolved game server hosting files
- Inside of the folder, place the newly downloading SteamCMD.exe file
- Create a batch file named SteamCMD.bat
- Place the following code in this batch file:
- @echo off
- start "" steamcmd.exe +login USER PASS +force_install_dir "C:\Some\Path\Where\You\Want\Game\Server\Files\To\Go" +app_update 346110 validate +quit
- Right-click SteamCMD.bat and Run as Administrator
- Your game server files should be completely downloaded by now
Step 1 (alternate method): Locating Game Server Files on Hard Drive
You can host ARK directly from your Steam common folder. To locate your common folder:
- Right-click ARK: Survival Evolved from Steam, select Properties
- Click Local Files tab
- Click 'Browse Local Files button
Step 2: Setting up an ARK: Survival Evolved Dedicated Server
- Create a batch file named ARK.bat in your newly created SteamCMD folder (Step 1) or your Steam common folder (Step 1: (alternate method)).
- Place the following code in this batch file:
- Coming soon!
- More information will be coming on June 2nd as server files are released
Step 3: Port Forwarding
Add an incoming rule to your Windows Firewall to allow UDP port 27015 (or whichever port you are using).
You may additionally need to add a forwarding rule to your network router. You can use PortForward.com to read how to do this.
Tips & Tricks
- Coming soon.
Configuring your ARK Game Server!
Now comes the fun part, setting up your ARK game server to your liking.
Location of World Save Data
- Coming soon.
Tools
- Coming soon.
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