How Do I Host My Own Unofficial dedicated server??

[Cydated]

Do i need to go pay for hosting service to host a server? or how does this work? if so, where can i go?

[Abusive]

Yes, you need to pay for hosting and there are several dedicated hosting websites set up directly for ARK. Google away

[sriggle]

Originally posted by Lycan613:

Do i need to go pay for hosting service to host a server? or how does this work? if so, where can i go?

Originally posted by Abusive:

Yes, you need to pay for hosting and there are several dedicated hosting websites set up directly for ARK. Google away

No, you do not. You can host a server yourself completely free of charge, you don't even have to own the game. You can either download steamcmd and download the files and create a set of .bat files manually to update and start the server or you can download the Ark server manager tool.

[Jiala]

No, as Sriggle said, you don't have to pay for hosting. It just might be more convienent to pay for a host if you don't have either a) a super awesome gaming rig or b) a spare computer on your network to use as a server.

If you're using your own computer, or another computer on your in house lan, you might need to set up port forwarding on your router, if you struggle with that or not exactly technically inclined thats a point in favor of paid hosting, as they set all that up automatically for you. And I would recommend using Ark Server Manager if you're hosting from your own machine, which is available in the guides section for steam here: http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=468312476 Cause it just makes things so much easier.

[Tryst49]

Ark Server Manager does it all for you. I have an old second PC, (dual core 2.1Ghz, 16Gb Ram and GT 650 graphics) that I run it on and keep it up as a server for a few of my mates and me.

Click a button when the server version updates and it updates your server for you. Tweak the settings to make it do what you want. Took me an hour to set it all up and a maximum of 10 minutes to do an update each time.

Runs like a dream.

[Myst?c]

what are your computer specs/ unused computers in the house, as you can use those to host, if not, well you need to dish out some cash for a host
or you could join my server :)

[Morbidraven]

Depends on what kind of server you want to host. If it's for you and some buddies download the Ark Server manager tool on your computer. If you plan on hosting it for public use and high slots I suggest a dedicated server with a provider.

I run a community public server so mine is on a high end dedicated machine with an Internet connection that I cannot begin to get where I live. So as I said before all depends on your goal.

[Cydated]

Thanks everyone :) youve been helpful and if there was a +1 button or something of the matter i'd click it lol. Currently running of my laptop, and working on getting my gamin comp together with all up to date specs. but as you all probably know, expensive.

[verser]

Just don't forget the port forwarding.

[Cydated]

could someone explain to me how port forwarding works? or would it be better to google? im inclined in these sort of things but im still fairly new to this sort of stuff and trying to learn.

[Jiala]

Port forwarding can vary based on the router model you're using. Its best to google it for your specific router model, that will tell you how to get in, then you have to setup the ports specific to Ark. Which if I'm not mistaken... UDP: 27015, 27016, and 7777. TCP 32330 is optional for the 'rcon' admin panel.

[Cydated]

why havent i used these forums before?!?! everyone here has been very helpful and thanks everyone for the help!

[straykaiya]

Niktu is wondering if you plan to be "PvE" on your own server but still run around stealing peoples armor like you did on our server. Or will you actually declare yourself PvP so we can come PvP on your server?

[[TBs]Thug]

Originally posted by tryst49:

Ark Server Manager does it all for you. I have an old second PC, (dual core 2.1Ghz, 16Gb Ram and GT 650 graphics) that I run it on and keep it up as a server for a few of my mates and me.

Click a button when the server version updates and it updates your server for you. Tweak the settings to make it do what you want. Took me an hour to set it all up and a maximum of 10 minutes to do an update each time.

Runs like a dream.

One thing for anyone going to use an old computer, you dont need a good video card, as long as you have on board video you are good to go. (as long as the computer was not made back in the 90s lol) I turn my on and once the server is running I trun off the monitor.

[Desertworld]

Originally posted by Thug_4_Go:

Originally posted by tryst49:

Ark Server Manager does it all for you. I have an old second PC, (dual core 2.1Ghz, 16Gb Ram and GT 650 graphics) that I run it on and keep it up as a server for a few of my mates and me.

Click a button when the server version updates and it updates your server for you. Tweak the settings to make it do what you want. Took me an hour to set it all up and a maximum of 10 minutes to do an update each time.

Runs like a dream.

One thing for anyone going to use an old computer, you dont need a good video card, as long as you have on board video you are good to go. (as long as the computer was not made back in the 90s lol) I turn my on and once the server is running I trun off the monitor.

Thats just Basic Logic. Most Root Servers that Host dozens of game Servers don't Even have a dedicated gpu. Most only consist of Small Server blades with CPU and hdd

[Laffyistired]

Originally posted by tryst49:

Ark Server Manager does it all for you. I have an old second PC, (dual core 2.1Ghz, 16Gb Ram and GT 650 graphics) that I run it on and keep it up as a server for a few of my mates and me.

Click a button when the server version updates and it updates your server for you. Tweak the settings to make it do what you want. Took me an hour to set it all up and a maximum of 10 minutes to do an update each time.

Runs like a dream.

are you using DDR1 or DDR2 ? and how many slot are you running please
thank you