How much RAM does an ARK server need?

ARK is very resource-intensive. Minimum 6GB for a basic server, 8-12GB recommended for 20+ players. Heavily modded servers or servers with large bases can require 16GB+. High single-thread CPU performance is also important.

How do I set up a cluster with multiple maps?

Create separate server instances for each map and configure them with the same cluster ID. Players transfer characters, dinos, and items between maps using Obelisks or TEK Transmitters. Each map needs its own resources.

How do I install mods?

Add Steam Workshop mod IDs through the control panel. The server downloads mods on startup. Load order matters — structural mods before content mods. Players auto-download required mods when connecting.

What are recommended rate settings?

Common unofficial rates are 3-5x Taming, 2-3x Harvesting, 2-3x XP, and boosted breeding. These reduce the grind while keeping the core gameplay fun. Adjust in GameUserSettings.ini.

Why does my ARK server crash or use so much memory?

ARK has high memory usage that grows with structures and tamed dinos. Schedule restarts every 4-6 hours, use DestroyWildDinos periodically, enable auto-decay for abandoned structures, and limit platform dinos and turrets per tribe.

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ARK: Survival Evolved is an open-world dinosaur survival game where players tame, breed, and ride over 100 prehistoric and fantasy creatures while building bases and progressing through a technology tree from stone tools to futuristic tek gear. Multiplayer supports up to 70 players with highly customizable servers. Multiple official maps (The Island, Scorched Earth, Aberration, Extinction, and more) plus dozens of community maps via Steam Workshop. Server administration is deep with hundreds of configurable settings.

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