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ARK: Survival Evolved: updates, settings and interface

Game updates, plugin versions and improvements to our interface with a traceable history.

Recorded, available and installed are different states. Your actual installation status and suitable updates are shown in the server panel.

Interface Change documented

Guided startup parameters: revised

The guided tools were revised in the shared panel code. The entry concerns the interface or its processing. The date records the change; availability on an individual server depends on the game, software, plugins and permissions.

Interface Change documented

Guided startup parameters: revised

The guided tools were revised in the shared panel code. The entry concerns the interface or its processing. The date records the change; availability on an individual server depends on the game, software, plugins and permissions.

Interface Change documented

Guided startup parameters: revised

The guided tools were revised in the shared panel code. The entry concerns the interface or its processing. The date records the change; availability on an individual server depends on the game, software, plugins and permissions.

Interface Change documented

Guided startup parameters: revised

The guided tools were revised in the shared panel code. The entry concerns the interface or its processing. The date records the change; availability on an individual server depends on the game, software, plugins and permissions.

Interface Change documented

Guided startup parameters: revised

The guided tools were revised in the shared panel code. The entry concerns the interface or its processing. The date records the change; availability on an individual server depends on the game, software, plugins and permissions.

Interface Change documented

Guided startup parameters: revised

The guided tools were revised in the shared panel code. The entry concerns the interface or its processing. The date records the change; availability on an individual server depends on the game, software, plugins and permissions.

Interface Change documented

Guided startup parameters: added

The guided tools were added to the shared panel code. The entry concerns the interface or its processing. The date records the change; availability on an individual server depends on the game, software, plugins and permissions.

Interface Change documented

ARK: Survival Evolved: game tools: revised

The guided tools were revised in the shared panel code. The entry concerns the interface or its processing. The date records the change; availability on an individual server depends on the game, software, plugins and permissions.

Interface Change documented

ARK: Survival Evolved: game tools: revised

The guided tools were revised in the shared panel code. The entry concerns the interface or its processing. The date records the change; availability on an individual server depends on the game, software, plugins and permissions.

Interface Change documented

ARK: Survival Evolved: game tools: revised

The guided tools were revised in the shared panel code. The entry concerns the interface or its processing. The date records the change; availability on an individual server depends on the game, software, plugins and permissions.

Interface Change documented

ARK: Survival Evolved: game tools: revised

The guided tools were revised in the shared panel code. The entry concerns the interface or its processing. The date records the change; availability on an individual server depends on the game, software, plugins and permissions.

Interface Change documented

ARK: Survival Evolved: game tools: revised

The guided tools were revised in the shared panel code. The entry concerns the interface or its processing. The date records the change; availability on an individual server depends on the game, software, plugins and permissions.

Setting Change documented

ARK: Survival Evolved: editor settings changed

The editor describes new or changed values. The field comparison shows the original defaults, constraints and explanations before and after this documented change.

Changed settings (40)
  • MOTD (Nachricht des Tages): Removed MessageOfTheDay.Message

    Before

    Setting
    MessageOfTheDay.Message
    Default
    When it takes effect
    Follow the editor’s activation instructions when saving.
  • Admin-Logging aktivieren: Added ServerSettings.AdminLogging

    After

    Setting
    ServerSettings.AdminLogging
    Default
    False
    When it takes effect
    Follow the editor’s activation instructions when saving.
  • Hoehlenbau in PvE erlauben: Added ServerSettings.AllowCaveBuildingPvE

    After

    Setting
    ServerSettings.AllowCaveBuildingPvE
    Default
    False
    When it takes effect
    Follow the editor’s activation instructions when saving.
  • Flyer-Carry in PvE erlauben: Added ServerSettings.AllowFlyerCarryPvE

    After

    Setting
    ServerSettings.AllowFlyerCarryPvE
    Default
    False
    When it takes effect
    Follow the editor’s activation instructions when saving.
  • Raid-Dino-Fuetterung erlauben: Added ServerSettings.AllowRaidDinoFeeding

    After

    Setting
    ServerSettings.AllowRaidDinoFeeding
    Default
    False
    When it takes effect
    Follow the editor’s activation instructions when saving.
  • Auto-Destroy alter Strukturen: Added ServerSettings.AutoDestroyOldStructuresMultiplier

    After

    Setting
    ServerSettings.AutoDestroyOldStructuresMultiplier
    Default
    0
    Range / options
    0 – 2
    When it takes effect
    Follow the editor’s activation instructions when saving.
  • Auto-Save Intervall (Minuten): Added ServerSettings.AutoSavePeriodMinutes

    After

    Setting
    ServerSettings.AutoSavePeriodMinutes
    Default
    15
    Range / options
    5 – 60
    When it takes effect
    Follow the editor’s activation instructions when saving.
  • Baby-Aufzucht-Geschwindigkeit: Removed ServerSettings.BabyMatureSpeedMultiplier

    Before

    Setting
    ServerSettings.BabyMatureSpeedMultiplier
    Default
    1
    Range / options
    0.1 – 100
    When it takes effect
    Follow the editor’s activation instructions when saving.
  • Tag/Nacht-Geschwindigkeit: Removed ServerSettings.DayCycleSpeedScale

    Before

    Setting
    ServerSettings.DayCycleSpeedScale
    Default
    1
    Range / options
    0.1 – 10
    When it takes effect
    Follow the editor’s activation instructions when saving.
  • Schwierigkeit: Removed ServerSettings.DifficultyOffset

    Before

    Setting
    ServerSettings.DifficultyOffset
    Default
    0.5
    Range / options
    0 – 1
    When it takes effect
    Follow the editor’s activation instructions when saving.
  • Dino-Ernte-Schaden: Added ServerSettings.DinoHarvestingDamageMultiplier

    After

    Setting
    ServerSettings.DinoHarvestingDamageMultiplier
    Default
    1
    Range / options
    0.1 – 10
    When it takes effect
    Follow the editor’s activation instructions when saving.
  • Ei-Ausbruetungs-Geschwindigkeit: Removed ServerSettings.EggHatchSpeedMultiplier

    Before

    Setting
    ServerSettings.EggHatchSpeedMultiplier
    Default
    1
    Range / options
    0.1 – 100
    When it takes effect
    Follow the editor’s activation instructions when saving.
  • PvP Gamma erlauben: Removed ServerSettings.EnablePVPGamma

    Before

    Setting
    ServerSettings.EnablePVPGamma
    Default
    False
    When it takes effect
    Follow the editor’s activation instructions when saving.
  • Ernte-Menge: Changed ServerSettings.HarvestAmountMultiplier

    Before

    Setting
    ServerSettings.HarvestAmountMultiplier
    Default
    1
    Range / options
    0.1 – 100
    When it takes effect
    Follow the editor’s activation instructions when saving.

    After

    Setting
    ServerSettings.HarvestAmountMultiplier
    Default
    1
    Range / options
    0.1 – 50
    When it takes effect
    Follow the editor’s activation instructions when saving.
  • Ernte-Leben: Removed ServerSettings.HarvestHealthMultiplier

    Before

    Setting
    ServerSettings.HarvestHealthMultiplier
    Default
    1
    Range / options
    0.1 – 100
    When it takes effect
    Follow the editor’s activation instructions when saving.
  • Paarungs-Intervall: Removed ServerSettings.MatingIntervalMultiplier

    Before

    Setting
    ServerSettings.MatingIntervalMultiplier
    Default
    1
    Range / options
    0.01 – 10
    When it takes effect
    Follow the editor’s activation instructions when saving.
  • Max gezaehmte Dinos: Added ServerSettings.MaxTamedDinos

    After

    Setting
    ServerSettings.MaxTamedDinos
    Default
    5000
    Range / options
    100 – 20000
    When it takes effect
    Follow the editor’s activation instructions when saving.
  • Nacht-Geschwindigkeit: Removed ServerSettings.NightTimeSpeedScale

    Before

    Setting
    ServerSettings.NightTimeSpeedScale
    Default
    1
    Range / options
    0.1 – 10
    When it takes effect
    Follow the editor’s activation instructions when saving.
  • Nahrungs-Verbrauch: Changed ServerSettings.PlayerCharacterFoodDrainMultiplier

    Before

    Setting
    ServerSettings.PlayerCharacterFoodDrainMultiplier
    Default
    1
    Range / options
    0.1 – 10
    When it takes effect
    Follow the editor’s activation instructions when saving.

    After

    Setting
    ServerSettings.PlayerCharacterFoodDrainMultiplier
    Default
    1
    Range / options
    0.1 – 5
    When it takes effect
    Follow the editor’s activation instructions when saving.
  • Ausdauer-Verbrauch: Removed ServerSettings.PlayerCharacterStaminaDrainMultiplier

    Before

    Setting
    ServerSettings.PlayerCharacterStaminaDrainMultiplier
    Default
    1
    Range / options
    0.1 – 10
    When it takes effect
    Follow the editor’s activation instructions when saving.
  • Wasser-Verbrauch: Changed ServerSettings.PlayerCharacterWaterDrainMultiplier

    Before

    Setting
    ServerSettings.PlayerCharacterWaterDrainMultiplier
    Default
    1
    Range / options
    0.1 – 10
    When it takes effect
    Follow the editor’s activation instructions when saving.

    After

    Setting
    ServerSettings.PlayerCharacterWaterDrainMultiplier
    Default
    1
    Range / options
    0.1 – 5
    When it takes effect
    Follow the editor’s activation instructions when saving.
  • Spieler-Schaden: Added ServerSettings.PlayerDamageMultiplier

    After

    Setting
    ServerSettings.PlayerDamageMultiplier
    Default
    1
    Range / options
    0.1 – 10
    When it takes effect
    Follow the editor’s activation instructions when saving.
  • Dino-Download verhindern: Removed ServerSettings.PreventDownloadDinos

    Before

    Setting
    ServerSettings.PreventDownloadDinos
    Default
    False
    When it takes effect
    Follow the editor’s activation instructions when saving.
  • Item-Download verhindern: Removed ServerSettings.PreventDownloadItems

    Before

    Setting
    ServerSettings.PreventDownloadItems
    Default
    False
    When it takes effect
    Follow the editor’s activation instructions when saving.
  • Survivor-Download verhindern: Removed ServerSettings.PreventDownloadSurvivors

    Before

    Setting
    ServerSettings.PreventDownloadSurvivors
    Default
    False
    When it takes effect
    Follow the editor’s activation instructions when saving.
  • Ressourcen-Respawn: Added ServerSettings.ResourcesRespawnPeriodMultiplier

    After

    Setting
    ServerSettings.ResourcesRespawnPeriodMultiplier
    Default
    1
    Range / options
    0.1 – 10
    When it takes effect
    Follow the editor’s activation instructions when saving.
  • Fadenkreuz aktiviert: Changed ServerSettings.ServerCrosshair

    Before

    Setting
    ServerSettings.ServerCrosshair
    Default
    True
    When it takes effect
    Follow the editor’s activation instructions when saving.

    After

    Setting
    ServerSettings.ServerCrosshair
    Default
    False
    When it takes effect
    Follow the editor’s activation instructions when saving.
  • HUD deaktiviert erzwingen: Removed ServerSettings.ServerForceNoHUD

    Before

    Setting
    ServerSettings.ServerForceNoHUD
    Default
    False
    When it takes effect
    Follow the editor’s activation instructions when saving.
  • Hardcore Modus: Removed ServerSettings.ServerHardcore

    Before

    Setting
    ServerSettings.ServerHardcore
    Default
    False
    When it takes effect
    Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
  • PvE Modus (kein PvP): Removed ServerSettings.ServerPVE

    Before

    Setting
    ServerSettings.ServerPVE
    Default
    False
    When it takes effect
    Follow the editor’s activation instructions when saving.
  • PvE Modus (kein PvP): Added ServerSettings.ServerPvE

    After

    Setting
    ServerSettings.ServerPvE
    Default
    False
    When it takes effect
    Follow the editor’s activation instructions when saving.
  • Zaehm-Geschwindigkeit: Changed ServerSettings.TamingSpeedMultiplier

    Before

    Setting
    ServerSettings.TamingSpeedMultiplier
    Default
    1
    Range / options
    0.1 – 100
    When it takes effect
    Follow the editor’s activation instructions when saving.

    After

    Setting
    ServerSettings.TamingSpeedMultiplier
    Default
    1
    Range / options
    0.1 – 50
    When it takes effect
    Follow the editor’s activation instructions when saving.
  • Max Strukturen im Bereich: Added ServerSettings.TheMaxStructuresInRange

    After

    Setting
    ServerSettings.TheMaxStructuresInRange
    Default
    10500
    Range / options
    1000 – 50000
    When it takes effect
    Follow the editor’s activation instructions when saving.
  • XP Multiplikator: Changed ServerSettings.XPMultiplier

    Before

    Setting
    ServerSettings.XPMultiplier
    Default
    1
    Range / options
    0.1 – 100
    When it takes effect
    Follow the editor’s activation instructions when saving.

    After

    Setting
    ServerSettings.XPMultiplier
    Default
    1
    Range / options
    0.1 – 50
    When it takes effect
    Follow the editor’s activation instructions when saving.
  • Query Port: Removed SessionSettings.QueryPort

    Before

    Setting
    SessionSettings.QueryPort
    Default
    27015
    Range / options
    1 – 65535
    When it takes effect
    Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
  • Baby-Futter-Verbrauch: Added shootergamemode::BabyFoodConsumptionSpeedMultiplier

    After

    Setting
    shootergamemode::BabyFoodConsumptionSpeedMultiplier
    Default
    1
    Range / options
    0.1 – 10
    When it takes effect
    Follow the editor’s activation instructions when saving.
  • Baby-Aufzucht-Geschwindigkeit: Added shootergamemode::BabyMatureSpeedMultiplier

    After

    Setting
    shootergamemode::BabyMatureSpeedMultiplier
    Default
    1
    Range / options
    0.1 – 50
    When it takes effect
    Follow the editor’s activation instructions when saving.
  • Ei-Ausbruetungs-Geschwindigkeit: Added shootergamemode::EggHatchSpeedMultiplier

    After

    Setting
    shootergamemode::EggHatchSpeedMultiplier
    Default
    1
    Range / options
    0.1 – 50
    When it takes effect
    Follow the editor’s activation instructions when saving.
  • Ei-Lege-Intervall: Added shootergamemode::LayEggIntervalMultiplier

    After

    Setting
    shootergamemode::LayEggIntervalMultiplier
    Default
    1
    Range / options
    0.1 – 5
    When it takes effect
    Follow the editor’s activation instructions when saving.
  • Paarungs-Intervall: Added shootergamemode::MatingIntervalMultiplier

    After

    Setting
    shootergamemode::MatingIntervalMultiplier
    Default
    1
    Range / options
    0.01 – 5
    When it takes effect
    Follow the editor’s activation instructions when saving.
Setting Change documented

ARK: Survival Evolved: editor settings changed

The editor describes new or changed values. The field comparison shows the original defaults, constraints and explanations before and after this documented change.

Changed settings (28)
  • MOTD (Nachricht des Tages): Added MessageOfTheDay.Message

    After

    Setting
    MessageOfTheDay.Message
    Default
    When it takes effect
    Follow the editor’s activation instructions when saving.
  • Aktive Mods (kommagetrennte IDs): Added ServerSettings.ActiveMods

    After

    Setting
    ServerSettings.ActiveMods
    Default
    When it takes effect
    Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
  • 3rd-Person erlauben: Added ServerSettings.AllowThirdPersonPlayer

    After

    Setting
    ServerSettings.AllowThirdPersonPlayer
    Default
    False
    When it takes effect
    Follow the editor’s activation instructions when saving.
  • Alle Engramme automatisch freischalten: Added ServerSettings.AutoUnlockAllEngrams

    After

    Setting
    ServerSettings.AutoUnlockAllEngrams
    Default
    False
    When it takes effect
    Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
  • Baby-Aufzucht-Geschwindigkeit: Added ServerSettings.BabyMatureSpeedMultiplier

    After

    Setting
    ServerSettings.BabyMatureSpeedMultiplier
    Default
    1
    Range / options
    0.1 – 100
    When it takes effect
    Follow the editor’s activation instructions when saving.
  • Tag/Nacht-Geschwindigkeit: Added ServerSettings.DayCycleSpeedScale

    After

    Setting
    ServerSettings.DayCycleSpeedScale
    Default
    1
    Range / options
    0.1 – 10
    When it takes effect
    Follow the editor’s activation instructions when saving.
  • Schwierigkeit: Added ServerSettings.DifficultyOffset

    After

    Setting
    ServerSettings.DifficultyOffset
    Default
    0.5
    Range / options
    0 – 1
    When it takes effect
    Follow the editor’s activation instructions when saving.
  • Ei-Ausbruetungs-Geschwindigkeit: Added ServerSettings.EggHatchSpeedMultiplier

    After

    Setting
    ServerSettings.EggHatchSpeedMultiplier
    Default
    1
    Range / options
    0.1 – 100
    When it takes effect
    Follow the editor’s activation instructions when saving.
  • PvP Gamma erlauben: Added ServerSettings.EnablePVPGamma

    After

    Setting
    ServerSettings.EnablePVPGamma
    Default
    False
    When it takes effect
    Follow the editor’s activation instructions when saving.
  • Ernte-Menge: Added ServerSettings.HarvestAmountMultiplier

    After

    Setting
    ServerSettings.HarvestAmountMultiplier
    Default
    1
    Range / options
    0.1 – 100
    When it takes effect
    Follow the editor’s activation instructions when saving.
  • Ernte-Leben: Added ServerSettings.HarvestHealthMultiplier

    After

    Setting
    ServerSettings.HarvestHealthMultiplier
    Default
    1
    Range / options
    0.1 – 100
    When it takes effect
    Follow the editor’s activation instructions when saving.
  • Paarungs-Intervall: Added ServerSettings.MatingIntervalMultiplier

    After

    Setting
    ServerSettings.MatingIntervalMultiplier
    Default
    1
    Range / options
    0.01 – 10
    When it takes effect
    Follow the editor’s activation instructions when saving.
  • Nacht-Geschwindigkeit: Added ServerSettings.NightTimeSpeedScale

    After

    Setting
    ServerSettings.NightTimeSpeedScale
    Default
    1
    Range / options
    0.1 – 10
    When it takes effect
    Follow the editor’s activation instructions when saving.
  • Nahrungs-Verbrauch: Added ServerSettings.PlayerCharacterFoodDrainMultiplier

    After

    Setting
    ServerSettings.PlayerCharacterFoodDrainMultiplier
    Default
    1
    Range / options
    0.1 – 10
    When it takes effect
    Follow the editor’s activation instructions when saving.
  • Ausdauer-Verbrauch: Added ServerSettings.PlayerCharacterStaminaDrainMultiplier

    After

    Setting
    ServerSettings.PlayerCharacterStaminaDrainMultiplier
    Default
    1
    Range / options
    0.1 – 10
    When it takes effect
    Follow the editor’s activation instructions when saving.
  • Wasser-Verbrauch: Added ServerSettings.PlayerCharacterWaterDrainMultiplier

    After

    Setting
    ServerSettings.PlayerCharacterWaterDrainMultiplier
    Default
    1
    Range / options
    0.1 – 10
    When it takes effect
    Follow the editor’s activation instructions when saving.
  • Dino-Download verhindern: Added ServerSettings.PreventDownloadDinos

    After

    Setting
    ServerSettings.PreventDownloadDinos
    Default
    False
    When it takes effect
    Follow the editor’s activation instructions when saving.
  • Item-Download verhindern: Added ServerSettings.PreventDownloadItems

    After

    Setting
    ServerSettings.PreventDownloadItems
    Default
    False
    When it takes effect
    Follow the editor’s activation instructions when saving.
  • Survivor-Download verhindern: Added ServerSettings.PreventDownloadSurvivors

    After

    Setting
    ServerSettings.PreventDownloadSurvivors
    Default
    False
    When it takes effect
    Follow the editor’s activation instructions when saving.
  • Fadenkreuz aktiviert: Added ServerSettings.ServerCrosshair

    After

    Setting
    ServerSettings.ServerCrosshair
    Default
    True
    When it takes effect
    Follow the editor’s activation instructions when saving.
  • HUD deaktiviert erzwingen: Added ServerSettings.ServerForceNoHUD

    After

    Setting
    ServerSettings.ServerForceNoHUD
    Default
    False
    When it takes effect
    Follow the editor’s activation instructions when saving.
  • Hardcore Modus: Added ServerSettings.ServerHardcore

    After

    Setting
    ServerSettings.ServerHardcore
    Default
    False
    When it takes effect
    Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
  • Server Name: Added ServerSettings.ServerName

    After

    Setting
    ServerSettings.ServerName
    Default
    ARK Server
    When it takes effect
    Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
  • PvE Modus (kein PvP): Added ServerSettings.ServerPVE

    After

    Setting
    ServerSettings.ServerPVE
    Default
    False
    When it takes effect
    Follow the editor’s activation instructions when saving.
  • Spielerposition auf Karte: Added ServerSettings.ShowMapPlayerLocation

    After

    Setting
    ServerSettings.ShowMapPlayerLocation
    Default
    True
    When it takes effect
    Follow the editor’s activation instructions when saving.
  • Zaehm-Geschwindigkeit: Added ServerSettings.TamingSpeedMultiplier

    After

    Setting
    ServerSettings.TamingSpeedMultiplier
    Default
    1
    Range / options
    0.1 – 100
    When it takes effect
    Follow the editor’s activation instructions when saving.
  • XP Multiplikator: Added ServerSettings.XPMultiplier

    After

    Setting
    ServerSettings.XPMultiplier
    Default
    1
    Range / options
    0.1 – 100
    When it takes effect
    Follow the editor’s activation instructions when saving.
  • Query Port: Added SessionSettings.QueryPort

    After

    Setting
    SessionSettings.QueryPort
    Default
    27015
    Range / options
    1 – 65535
    When it takes effect
    Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
Interface Change documented

ARK: Survival Evolved: game tools: added

The guided tools were added to the shared panel code. The entry concerns the interface or its processing. The date records the change; availability on an individual server depends on the game, software, plugins and permissions.

Setting Change documented

ARK: Survival Evolved: editor settings changed

The editor describes new or changed values. The field comparison shows the original defaults, constraints and explanations before and after this documented change.

Changed settings (1)
  • Max Spieler: Added ServerSettings.MaxPlayers

    After

    Setting
    ServerSettings.MaxPlayers
    Default
    70
    Range / options
    1 – 127
    When it takes effect
    Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
Game update Published

ARK: Aquatica Official servers update

Announcement from the official source. The source describes the changes; your server installation status is shown separately in the update center.

Effects on plugins

No independent plugin compatibility test is documented for this announcement. Check the affected plugins in the update center before changing game versions.

Open original source
Developer announcement Published

ARK: Lost Colony is now live!

Announcement from the official source. The source describes the changes; your server installation status is shown separately in the update center.

Open original source
Developer announcement Published

ARK: Aquatica and A.S.E. Progress 11/25

Announcement from the official source. The source describes the changes; your server installation status is shown separately in the update center.

Open original source
Developer announcement Published

ARK: Aquatica and A.S.E. Progress 10/20

Announcement from the official source. The source describes the changes; your server installation status is shown separately in the update center.

Open original source

What the interface looks like

The image shows the interface on its capture date; earlier versions may differ.

Excerpt of the current interface with sample values. Values and prerequisites illustrate the controls; available tools depend on server software, plugins and permissions.
Excerpt of the current interface with sample values. Values and prerequisites illustrate the controls; available tools depend on server software, plugins and permissions. · Captured on 2026-10-08
Excerpt of the current interface with sample values. Values and prerequisites illustrate the controls; available tools depend on server software, plugins and permissions.
Excerpt of the current interface with sample values. Values and prerequisites illustrate the controls; available tools depend on server software, plugins and permissions. · Captured on 2026-10-08

What the settings do

These values come from our guided editors. Defaults are the editor starting values; they do not show the contents of a customer server.

Auto-Save Interval (minutes)
Setting
ServerSettings.AutoSavePeriodMinutes
Default
15
Range / options
5 – 60
When it takes effect
Follow the editor’s activation instructions when saving.
Crosshair enabled
Setting
ServerSettings.ServerCrosshair
Default
False
When it takes effect
Follow the editor’s activation instructions when saving.
Player location on map
Setting
ServerSettings.ShowMapPlayerLocation
Default
True
When it takes effect
Follow the editor’s activation instructions when saving.
Allow 3rd person
Setting
ServerSettings.AllowThirdPersonPlayer
Default
False
When it takes effect
Follow the editor’s activation instructions when saving.
Enable admin logging
Setting
ServerSettings.AdminLogging
Default
False
When it takes effect
Follow the editor’s activation instructions when saving.
Active Mods (comma-separated IDs)
Setting
ServerSettings.ActiveMods
Default
When it takes effect
Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
XP Multiplier
Setting
ServerSettings.XPMultiplier
Default
1
Range / options
0.1 – 50
When it takes effect
Follow the editor’s activation instructions when saving.
Taming Speed
Setting
ServerSettings.TamingSpeedMultiplier
Default
1
Range / options
0.1 – 50
When it takes effect
Follow the editor’s activation instructions when saving.
Harvest Amount
Setting
ServerSettings.HarvestAmountMultiplier
Default
1
Range / options
0.1 – 50
When it takes effect
Follow the editor’s activation instructions when saving.
Resource Respawn
Setting
ServerSettings.ResourcesRespawnPeriodMultiplier
Default
1
Range / options
0.1 – 10
When it takes effect
Follow the editor’s activation instructions when saving.
Player Damage
Setting
ServerSettings.PlayerDamageMultiplier
Default
1
Range / options
0.1 – 10
When it takes effect
Follow the editor’s activation instructions when saving.
Dino Harvest Damage
Setting
ServerSettings.DinoHarvestingDamageMultiplier
Default
1
Range / options
0.1 – 10
When it takes effect
Follow the editor’s activation instructions when saving.
Food Drain
Setting
ServerSettings.PlayerCharacterFoodDrainMultiplier
Default
1
Range / options
0.1 – 5
When it takes effect
Follow the editor’s activation instructions when saving.
Water Drain
Setting
ServerSettings.PlayerCharacterWaterDrainMultiplier
Default
1
Range / options
0.1 – 5
When it takes effect
Follow the editor’s activation instructions when saving.
PvE Mode (no PvP)
Setting
ServerSettings.ServerPvE
Default
False
When it takes effect
Follow the editor’s activation instructions when saving.
Allow cave building in PvE
Setting
ServerSettings.AllowCaveBuildingPvE
Default
False
When it takes effect
Follow the editor’s activation instructions when saving.
Allow flyer carry in PvE
Setting
ServerSettings.AllowFlyerCarryPvE
Default
False
When it takes effect
Follow the editor’s activation instructions when saving.
Allow raid dino feeding
Setting
ServerSettings.AllowRaidDinoFeeding
Default
False
When it takes effect
Follow the editor’s activation instructions when saving.
Max structures in range
Setting
ServerSettings.TheMaxStructuresInRange
Default
10500
Range / options
1000 – 50000
When it takes effect
Follow the editor’s activation instructions when saving.
Max tamed dinos
Setting
ServerSettings.MaxTamedDinos
Default
5000
Range / options
100 – 20000
When it takes effect
Follow the editor’s activation instructions when saving.
Auto-destroy old structures
Setting
ServerSettings.AutoDestroyOldStructuresMultiplier
Default
0
Range / options
0 – 2
When it takes effect
Follow the editor’s activation instructions when saving.
Auto-unlock all engrams
Setting
ServerSettings.AutoUnlockAllEngrams
Default
False
When it takes effect
Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
Mating Interval
Setting
shootergamemode::MatingIntervalMultiplier
Default
1
Range / options
0.01 – 5
When it takes effect
Follow the editor’s activation instructions when saving.
Baby Maturation Speed
Setting
shootergamemode::BabyMatureSpeedMultiplier
Default
1
Range / options
0.1 – 50
When it takes effect
Follow the editor’s activation instructions when saving.
Egg Hatch Speed
Setting
shootergamemode::EggHatchSpeedMultiplier
Default
1
Range / options
0.1 – 50
When it takes effect
Follow the editor’s activation instructions when saving.
Baby Food Consumption
Setting
shootergamemode::BabyFoodConsumptionSpeedMultiplier
Default
1
Range / options
0.1 – 10
When it takes effect
Follow the editor’s activation instructions when saving.
Lay Egg Interval
Setting
shootergamemode::LayEggIntervalMultiplier
Default
1
Range / options
0.1 – 5
When it takes effect
Follow the editor’s activation instructions when saving.
Server Map

Available Maps: TheIsland, TheCenter, Ragnarok, ScorchedEarth_P, Aberration_P, Extinction, Valguero_P, Genesis, CrystalIsles, Gen2, LostIsland, Fjordur

Setting
SERVER_MAP
Default
TheIsland
Range / options
TheIsland, TheCenter, ScorchedEarth_P, Ragnarok, Aberration_P, Extinction, Valguero_P, Genesis, CrystalIsles, Gen2, LostIsland, Fjordur
When it takes effect
Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
Server Name

ARK server name

Setting
SESSION_NAME
Default
A Pterodactyl Hosted ARK Server
When it takes effect
Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
Maximum Players

Maximum concurrent players. This value is managed by the booked slot limit.

Setting
MAX_PLAYERS
Default
10
Range / options
1 – 127
When it takes effect
Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
Query Port

ARK query port used by steam server browser and ark client server browser.

Setting
QUERY_PORT
Default
27015
When it takes effect
Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
Auto-update server

This is to enable auto-updating for servers. Default is 0. Set to 1 to update

Setting
AUTO_UPDATE
Default
1
When it takes effect
Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
Battle Eye

Enable BattleEye 0 to disable 1 to enable default="1"

Setting
BATTLE_EYE
Default
1
When it takes effect
Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
Additional Arguments

Specify additional launch parameters such as -crossplay. You must include a dash - and separate each parameter with space: -crossplay -exclusivejoin

Setting
ARGS
Default
When it takes effect
Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.