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# ARK: Survival Evolved Server
Self-hosted ARK: Survival Evolved dedicated server. Map: **TheIsland**.
## Access
- **Game:** `192.168.2.114:7777` (LAN / Tailscale)
- **Steam Query:** `192.168.2.114:27015`
- **RCON:** `192.168.2.114:27020` (TCP)
No Tailscale sidecar — ports exposed directly on the host (same pattern as Minecraft).
## Containers
| Container | Image | Role |
|---|---|---|
| `ark_server` | `hermsi/ark-server:latest` | Game server |
## Compose File
**Path:** `/ARK_Server/docker-compose.yaml`
```yaml
services:
ark:
image: hermsi/ark-server:latest
container_name: ark_server
mem_limit: 10g
ports:
- "7777:7777/udp"
- "7778:7778/udp" # Must be game port +1
- "27015:27015/udp" # Steam query / server browser
- "27020:27020/tcp" # RCON
volumes:
- /ARK_Server/data:/app
- /ARK_Server/backups:/home/steam/ARK-Backups
environment:
SESSION_NAME: "Inanis ARK"
SERVER_MAP: TheIsland
SERVER_PASSWORD: <redacted>
ADMIN_PASSWORD: <redacted>
MAX_PLAYERS: 20
UPDATE_ON_START: "true"
BACKUP_ON_STOP: "true"
PRE_UPDATE_BACKUP: "true"
WARN_ON_STOP: "true"
ENABLE_CROSSPLAY: "false"
DISABLE_BATTLEYE: "false"
# GAME_MOD_IDS: "" # See mods.md — add IDs here when ready
restart: unless-stopped
```
## Host Directory Setup
Run these once before first boot:
```bash
sudo mkdir -p /ARK_Server/data /ARK_Server/backups
sudo chown -R 1000:1000 /ARK_Server
```
The container runs as the `steam` user (UID 1000). The chown ensures it can write to the bind-mount volumes.
## Data Layout
| Path | Contents |
|---|---|
| `/ARK_Server/data` | Server binaries, world saves, config files |
| `/ARK_Server/backups` | Automatic backups (triggered by `BACKUP_ON_STOP`) |
> **First boot warning:** The server downloads ~30 GB of files from Steam on first startup. This takes a long time. Do not restart the container — just wait.
## Server Configuration (Multipliers)
After first boot, edit these two config files directly on the host. They are created by the server on first run.
### `GameUserSettings.ini`
**Path:** `/ARK_Server/data/server/ShooterGame/Saved/Config/LinuxServer/GameUserSettings.ini`
Add/update these values under the `[ServerSettings]` section:
```ini
[ServerSettings]
; Rates — faster and more forgiving, but not trivial
TamingSpeedMultiplier=5.0
HarvestAmountMultiplier=3.0
XPMultiplier=3.0
ResourcesRespawnPeriodMultiplier=0.5
; Survival annoyances — reduced
PlayerCharacterFoodDrainMultiplier=0.5
PlayerCharacterWaterDrainMultiplier=0.5
DinoCharacterFoodDrainMultiplier=0.5
; Inventory QoL
ItemStackSizeMultiplier=2.0
; Loot
SupplyCrateLootQualityMultiplier=1.5
```
**Rationale:**
- **5x taming** — vanilla taming is hours-long; 5x is still meaningful but won't eat a whole session
- **3x harvest/XP** — fast enough to feel rewarding, slow enough to preserve the grind loop
- **0.5x food/water drain** — cuts survival micromanagement in half without eliminating it
- **0.5x resource respawn** — resources come back faster so you're not farming across the whole map
### `Game.ini`
**Path:** `/ARK_Server/data/server/ShooterGame/Saved/Config/LinuxServer/Game.ini`
Add these values under the `[/script/shootergame.shootergamemode]` section:
```ini
[/script/shootergame.shootergamemode]
; Breeding — fast enough to do in a session
MatingIntervalMultiplier=0.1
EggHatchSpeedMultiplier=10.0
BabyMatureSpeedMultiplier=20.0
; Imprinting — scaled proportionally to maturation speed
; Rule: BabyCuddleIntervalMultiplier ≈ 1 / BabyMatureSpeedMultiplier
; At 20x mature speed, cuddles happen ~every 24 minutes instead of 8 hours
BabyCuddleIntervalMultiplier=0.05
BabyImprintAmountMultiplier=2.0
```
**Rationale:**
- **20x maturation** — a large dino that normally takes 5 real-world days now takes ~6 hours
- **0.05x cuddle interval** — keeps the number of cuddles per maturation roughly constant, so full imprinting is still achievable
- **2x imprint amount** — each cuddle gives double imprint credit, reducing the number of cuddles needed for 100%
- **0.1x mating interval** — vanilla mating cooldown is 18 hours; this reduces it to ~2 hours
> Restart the server after editing INI files.
## RCON Usage
Connect with any RCON client (e.g. RCON Console, mcrcon) to `192.168.2.114:27020` using the admin password.
Useful commands:
```
SaveWorld — Force save
DoExit — Clean shutdown
admincheat AllowPlayerToJoinNoCheck <SteamID> — Whitelist a player
listplayers — Show connected players
```
Manual save before stopping the container:
```bash
docker exec ark_server arkmanager rconcmd "SaveWorld"
```
## Mods
See [[mods.md]] for the full mod reference and recommended load order.
To enable mods, set `GAME_MOD_IDS` in the compose file:
```yaml
GAME_MOD_IDS: "839162288,1999447172,1609138312,..."
```
Mods are downloaded automatically on container start.
## Notes
- Uses `hermsi/ark-server` which wraps `arkmanager` internally — use `docker exec ark_server arkmanager <cmd>` for manual operations
- `UPDATE_ON_START: true` — pulls the latest server patch on every container start
- `BACKUP_ON_STOP: true` + `PRE_UPDATE_BACKUP: true` — automatic backup before updates and on shutdown
- Port `7778` is always game port + 1; if you change `7777`, update both
- RAM: 10 GB hard limit. ARK base footprint is ~6-8 GB; mods and a populated server will push toward the cap
- Storage: allocate 50+ GB for `/ARK_Server/data` — binaries alone are ~30 GB, save data grows over time

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# ARK: Survival Evolved — Mod Reference
Top 20 server mods. All are Steam Workshop mods loaded via `GAME_MOD_IDS` in the compose file.
> **Load order matters.** Mods are loaded in the order their IDs appear in `GAME_MOD_IDS`. Content-heavy mods like Primal Fear must go first.
---
## Quick Reference Table
| # | Mod Name | Workshop ID | Category | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Super Structures | 1999447172 | Building | Use instead of S+. More polished fork. |
| 2 | Structures Plus (S+) | 731604991 | Building | Original. Superseded by Super Structures — pick one. |
| 3 | Dino Storage v2 | 1609138312 | Creature Mgmt | Pokéball-style creature storage |
| 4 | Death Recovery Mod | 751991809 | QoL | Gravestone on death; recover lost items |
| 5 | Awesome Spyglass! | 1404697612 | QoL | Shows dino stats, player info, loot, eggs at range |
| 6 | Awesome Teleporters! | 889745138 | QoL | Fast travel network; personal teleporter remote |
| 7 | Auto Engrams! | 1428596566 | QoL | Auto-unlocks engrams on level up |
| 8 | Lethals Reusables | 1967741708 | QoL | Reusable parachutes/tools; removes durability from hazmat/scuba |
| 9 | Upgrade Station v1.8i | 821530042 | QoL | Upgrade armor, weapons, and tools beyond base tier |
| 10 | Primal Fear | 839162288 | Content | Adds tiered dino variants (Toxic → Elemental). PvE focused. |
| 11 | Improved Dinos | 479929837 | Content | Rare dino spawns with better loot and harder fights |
| 12 | Shiny! Dinos | 2016338122 | Content | Rare color-variant dinos to hunt and tame |
| 13 | Immersive Taming | 1251632107 | Content | Hand-feed and interact with creatures to tame; more natural feel |
| 14 | Higher Difficulty | 687208953 | Content | Raises dino level cap up to 9600 |
| 15 | Marniimods: Wildlife | 1984936918 | Content | Adds non-dino animals (owls, etc.) with saddles |
| 16 | The World Turtle | 936959483 | Content | Massive tameable turtle; functions as a mobile base |
| 17 | Dino Tracker | 924933745 | Utility | GPS device to locate tamed dinos on the map |
| 18 | More Turrets and Turret Tools | 771785590 | Defense | New turret types with auto-refill capability |
| 19 | Survivor Chronicles | 3582903552 | Map Expansion | Expands Lost Island with 14 biomes and 31 caves (WIP, ~36% complete) |
| 20 | Rideable Dodos | 502202937 | Fun | Makes dodos mountable. Important. |
---
## Mod Details
### Building
**Super Structures** `1999447172`
Fork of S+ from 2019 with a cleaner codebase and fewer bugs. Adds snapping, auto-doors/gates, item collectors, auto-crafter, silent structures, fuel-free torches. The recommended choice over the original S+.
**Structures Plus (S+)** `731604991`
The original building overhaul that S+ forked from. Avoid using both simultaneously. Listed here for reference — Super Structures is preferred.
---
### Quality of Life
**Dino Storage v2** `1609138312`
Capture tamed creatures into a glass sphere (effectively a Pokéball). No debuffs on release. Fast-capture feature makes it practical for large collections. Reduces server strain from keeping hundreds of dinos loaded in the world.
**Death Recovery Mod** `751991809`
Places a gravestone at your death location. You can retrieve all lost items from it. Eliminates the most frustrating part of ARK for casual servers.
**Awesome Spyglass!** `1404697612`
Replaces the vanilla spyglass. Points at dinos to see HP, torpor, level, and stats. Works on players, structures, eggs, and supply drops too. Essential for evaluating tame candidates.
**Awesome Teleporters!** `889745138`
Places teleporter pads around the map for fast travel between bases and farming spots. Includes a personal teleporter remote that doubles as an item recovery tool on death.
> Note: As of early 2026, the Steam Workshop page for this mod may be restricted. Verify availability before adding.
**Auto Engrams!** `1428596566`
Automatically unlocks all available engrams as you level up. Eliminates the tedious engram point management that clutters early-game progression on private servers.
**Lethals Reusables** `1967741708`
Makes parachutes, grappling hooks, and tools reusable. Removes durability from hazmat suits and scuba gear. Significantly reduces the grind around utility items.
**Upgrade Station v1.8i** `821530042`
Adds an upgrade workbench that lets you push armor, weapons, and tools to higher quality tiers. Gives purpose to otherwise-marginal blueprints.
---
### Content & Creatures
**Primal Fear** `839162288`
Massive content mod. Adds tiered dino variants: Toxic, Alpha, Apex, Fabled, Buffoon, Celestial, Demonic, Elder, and Elemental. Each tier is harder to tame but stronger. Boss dinos included. **PvE only — not designed for PvP.** Must be first in mod load order. Incompatible with mods that override vanilla creatures (e.g. Classic Flyers).
**Improved Dinos** `479929837`
Spawns rare dino variants with increased difficulty and guaranteed high-quality blueprint drops on kill. Makes the world feel more alive and rewards exploration.
**Shiny! Dinos** `2016338122`
Rare, distinctively-colored dino spawns. Inspired by Pokémon shinies. Adds a collectible hunt layer to taming without changing core mechanics.
**Immersive Taming** `1251632107`
Replaces the traditional knockout/force-feed taming loop with a trust-based approach — feeding and interacting with creatures over time. More natural feel on PvE servers. Can coexist with standard taming methods.
**Higher Difficulty** `687208953`
Raises the server-side dino level cap. Vanilla max is 150; this mod pushes it up to 9600. Pairs well with Primal Fear since tiered dinos need room to scale.
**Marniimods: Wildlife** `1984936918`
Adds non-dinosaur animals to the world — owls and others, many with saddles. Fills out the ecosystem beyond the vanilla creature roster.
**The World Turtle** `936959483`
A massive tameable turtle that functions as a mobile base platform. More a novelty than a meta choice, but a strong server centerpiece.
---
### Utility & Defense
**Dino Tracker** `924933745`
A GPS-style device that lets you locate any of your tamed dinos on the map. Useful once your collection grows and dinos wander or get left at outposts.
**More Turrets and Turret Tools** `771785590`
Adds new defensive turret types beyond vanilla and a tool for auto-refilling ammo. Useful even on PvE servers for base defense against wild dinos.
---
### Map Expansion
**Survivor Chronicles** `3582903552`
Work-in-progress expansion for the Lost Island DLC map. Adds 14 new biomes and 31 caves. ~36% complete as of early 2026. Only relevant if playing on Lost Island.
---
### Fun
**Rideable Dodos** `502202937`
Exactly what it says.
---
## Suggested Load Order
If using multiple mods, prioritize content mods before QoL mods:
```
GAME_MOD_IDS=839162288,1999447172,1609138312,751991809,1404697612,479929837,2016338122,1251632107,687208953,1984936918,936959483,889745138,1428596566,1967741708,821530042,924933745,771785590,502202937
```
> Primal Fear (839162288) first. Super Structures (1999447172) second. Adjust order if mod conflicts arise.