Ark Server Manager (ASM)

[Bletch]

The Ark Server Manager (ASM) is designed to help you set up and maintain your own Ark: Survival Evolved (tm) dedicated servers. It provides a simple user interface allowing you to create and edit server profiles containing all of the settings you need to customize the playing experience for you and your friends.

Visit us at our official forum[arkservermanager.freeforums.net].

What does the Ark Server Manager do

• Manages the SteamCMD tool and Server installations/updates
  
• Organizes settings and writes INI files and command-line arguments automatically
  
• Tracks server status and allows direct control of server state
  
• Save and load server profiles - even import directly from an existing server deployment.
  
• Scheduled backups, restarts and updates server files and mods
  
• Works with Survival of the fittest and Procedurally Generated Arks

What does the Ark Server Manager not do

• Configure third-party firewall products - it will configure Windows Firewall automatically however
  
• Open or redirect ports in your router

Downloads and Release Notes

To download the latest version of the Ark Server Manager or for up-to-date release notes, check out our official forum[arkservermanager.freeforums.net].

Installation & Troubleshooting

Let's go over a small check list before diving in.

• You know your router/modem make & model. (You can find this ON your router/modem)
  
• You have access to your router/modem control panel. (Username & Password)
  
• You understand basic file & folder structures.
  
• You have the latest .NET Framework (4.5 or above)
  
• You have a Windows operating system.

If you have answered yes to all of the above, you're ready to move on and setup your server.

Quick Start Server Setup

When the application starts, it will first get or update the SteamCMD tool which is used to install and update the Ark: Survival Evolved binaries directly from Steam. Once it is finished, you will be presented with a screen.

To create your first server profile, click the Green '+' button. Then:

1. Give your profile a name.
   
2. Set your server name to something other than the default, please :)
   
3. A random password is generated by default - change these in the Administration section.
   
4. Then click 'Install' - this may take a while depending on your network.
   
5. Click 'Start'. Your server will start up. Note that servers may take several minutes to initialize, especially the first time.

IF YOU GET A CRASH

Should the Ark Server Manager crash for some reason, it will pop up a dialog explaining the situation and show you a crash log file. Please paste the contents of this file into http://pastebin.com and then post the link on our forums so we can take a look. If further information is necessary, we may ask for the support zip file. This file contains a detailed collection of the server profile information and files that allows the support team to diagnose any issues.

More Information

If you have any other problems/questions/queries etc, then head over to the Ark Server Manager forums. They are highly monitored with knowledgable and helpful people.

[Silvrav]

@Bletch can i remotely connect to this server to issue start/stop/restart commands?

[Locke]

Originally posted by SilvRav:

@Bletch can i remotely connect to this server to issue start/stop/restart commands?

Not exactly. I have been using ASM since not long after it released. I use Microsoft RDP to pop into my server either from my PC or my smartphone, and then I can issue the commands you mentioned.

That being said, ASM makes it very easy to install new servers, update, restart etc... and it simplifies editing the server ini files big time.

I also love that I can set a timer for reboots/updates that will post in-game notifications every 5 minutes to my players.

Perhaps one of my favorite features, however, is the Discord plugin so my community always knows when servers are updating, restarting etc...

[.Tazou]

hi guys you can add the map aberration on your software please. very good work in any case, your tool is very easy to use.

[JoeNuts]

Bit off tpic but can i host a server with 20mb/s download and 1-2mb/s upload internet speed if im playing on the host pc and only one of my friends is on it beside me?
Thanks for your answers, and sorry if my english is bad.

[Doublee (EE)]

Originally posted by toth.misi05:

Bit off tpic but can i host a server with 20mb/s internet if im playing on the host pc and only one of my friends is on it beside me?
Thanks for your answers, and sorry if my english is bad.

Yes. ARK doesn't take much bandwidth so you should be fine depending on your PC/Server. ASM will be a great way to setup your new server.

[Doublee (EE)]

Originally posted by Akira:

hi guys you can add the map aberration on your software please. very good work in any case, your tool is very easy to use.

He will be adding it, but to work around this, just put: Aberration_P (just like that) in the Map Name. Aberration will work :)

[SMooreAce]

Originally posted by Doublee (EE):

Originally posted by SMooreAce:

ASM Blows! WAY too many issues with mod updates!

Lol. I have been using it for years and can tell you ASM's Mod feature it spot on. Check your PC settings or bandwidth. It's not ASM unless you have something misconfigured.

Lol.... Youve GOT to be kidding me! Obviously you have no clue who the hell your talking to! $80k in a rack or R710s and 25 servers running along side hosting, developement, and business services. 1/10 of my ezuipment would run circles around you toys!

ASM fails MISERABLY at managing ANY mod that does a small update! Its really not ASM... its Steam! But ASM depends on steamcmd get process. And that process is TERRIBLY broken!

And I assure you.. I can build and deploy 10 servers completely faster than you can finish 2!

[Doublee (EE)]

Originally posted by SMooreAce:

Originally posted by Doublee (EE):

Lol. I have been using it for years and can tell you ASM's Mod feature it spot on. Check your PC settings or bandwidth. It's not ASM unless you have something misconfigured.

Lol.... Youve GOT to be kidding me! Obviously you have no clue who the hell your talking to! $80k in a rack or R710s and 25 servers running along side hosting, developement, and business services. 1/10 of my ezuipment would run circles around you toys!

ASM fails MISERABLY at managing ANY mod that does a small update! Its really not ASM... its Steam! But ASM depends on steamcmd get process. And that process is TERRIBLY broken!

And I assure you.. I can build and deploy 10 servers completely faster than you can finish 2!

User Error....Take some screenshots or give us some info to see your ASM settings. There's a nice convienant SUPPORT buttton to .zip you settings.

Sorry it doesnt work for you. It's a beast of a Server Manager.

[Hal Ramersby]

He lost me at "you have no idea who the hell you're talking to".

[JoeNuts]

Originally posted by Doublee (EE):

Originally posted by toth.misi05:

Bit off tpic but can i host a server with 20mb/s internet if im playing on the host pc and only one of my friends is on it beside me?
Thanks for your answers, and sorry if my english is bad.

Yes. ARK doesn't take much bandwidth so you should be fine depending on your PC/Server. ASM will be a great way to setup your new server.

And is 1-2mb/s upload speed enough? (the 20 is my download)

[SMooreAce]

Originally posted by toth.misi05:

Originally posted by Doublee (EE):

Yes. ARK doesn't take much bandwidth so you should be fine depending on your PC/Server. ASM will be a great way to setup your new server.

And is 1-2mb/s upload speed enough? (the 20 is my download)

Way beyond enough

[SMooreAce]

Originally posted by Hal Ramersby:

He lost me at "you have no idea who the hell you're talking to".

You lost LONG ago!

[JoeNuts]

Originally posted by SMooreAce:

Originally posted by toth.misi05:

And is 1-2mb/s upload speed enough? (the 20 is my download)

Way beyond enough

Thank you, and is it a problem if i have a dynamic IP?

[SMooreAce]

Originally posted by toth.misi05:

Originally posted by SMooreAce:

Way beyond enough

Thank you, and is it a problem if i have a dynamic IP?

It can be.. every time the IP changes people wont be able to find your server.

[JoeNuts]

Originally posted by SMooreAce:

Originally posted by toth.misi05:

Thank you, and is it a problem if i have a dynamic IP?

It can be.. every time the IP changes people wont be able to find your server.

Would i have to do the port forwarding every time?