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Ark: Survival Ascended

Starting from $36.00/mo

Enhance your Ark Survival adventure with our high-performance hosting, offering seamless support, instant server setup, and full customization options to suit your community. Scalable, Powerful, & Affordable.

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This server includes:

  • 7 Server Locations
  • 24/7 Support
  • SFTP Access
  • RocketGuard
  • NVME Storage
  • Premium Tier CPU
  • 3 Databases
  • Off-site Backups
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Features

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RocketGuard

RocketNode's exclusive DDOS Protection platform allowing your community to stay protected with top-tier protection firewalls along with advanced mitigation, we assure a smooth experience

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24/7 Support

We offer 24/7 support online and via our discord platform. Our unique approach to service support allows our clients to feel reassured when encountering a server error. You know we are here for you.

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Cloud Backups

RocketNode uses the most redundant cloud backup provider, this assures redundant data storage for your backups. We offers up to 3 rotating backups on any of our game hosting services for no additional cost.

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Our Panel

We offer global accesspoints to our services to assure high quality and efficient services world-wide.

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At RocketNode we have spent a lot of time developing and improving our game panel. Our goal was to make managing your game server as easy as possible through an advanced interface and addons.

What is Ark Survival?

Ark Survival is an action/adventure survival game which is both multiplayer and single player. When playing multiplayer with friends you have to try and survive, explore and evolve. This open world adventure game goes to the next level with mysterious creatures, realism and creativity. You have the option to enter third-person perspective or first-person perspective, while riding prehistoric creatures.

In Ark Survival players are stranded on an island trying to survive while being surrounded by land and sea prehistoric creatures. Players have to try and create weapons and build shelters while having the possibility to encounter an hostile interaction with other tribes or roaming creatures.

This game has multiple realistic features and high quality graphics. Some of these features include establishing a base, with fire and weapons; activities such as taming and feeding dinosaurs. This free roam survival game has a large map and environment to explore with friends or even alone.



How To Setup an ARK: SA Server Walkthrough


Step 1 Purchase Your ARK: Survival Ascended Hosting Plan

Visit RocketNode.com and select ARK: Survival Ascended Server Hosting. Choose the amount of RAM you need and pick the server location closest to your players. On the next screen, you’ll be asked to enter a Panel Name, this is required to continue. You can also select any optional add-ons or upgrades. Once everything is set, proceed to checkout.

Step 2Access Your RocketNode Panel

After your payment is confirmed, you’ll receive an email with instructions to access your RocketNode Game Panel. Follow the steps in the email to log in. Once you're in, you’ll be able to begin setting up your ARK: Survival Ascended server.

Step 3Customize Your Server Name

Log in at panel.rocketnode.com and select your ARK: Survival Ascended server. First, click the red STOP button to shut down the server safely. Then navigate to the Configuration section and locate the Server Name field. Update it to your desired name, as this is how your server will appear in the list.

Step 4Make the Server Private

Still in the Configuration tab, find the Server Password field. To make your server private, simply enter a password here. From that point on, only players who know the password will be able to join your server.

Step 5Set the Max Player Limit

In the Configuration section, locate the Max Players option. You can adjust this to control how many players can be connected to your server at once. Enter your desired number, and save the changes.

Step 6Start and Join Your Server

Go back to the Overview tab and click START to launch your ARK: Survival Ascended server. That’s it, now you’re ready to begin your adventure!

If you experience any issues, RocketNode’s 24/7 support team is always available. You can also explore our Helpdesk for more guides and support articles specific to ARK: Survival Ascended server hosting.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much RAM do I need for an ARK: Survival Ascended server?
For small groups of up to 12 players, 12GB of RAM is usually enough. If you're running a modded server, large maps, or hosting more players, we recommend at least 24GB. ARK: SA is resource-intensive, so more RAM means better performance.
How do I make my ARK: SA server private?
To make your server private, log into your RocketNode Game Panel, go to the Configuration tab, and set a Server Password. Once set, players will need to enter this password to connect.
How do I change the server map?
In the Configuration tab, look for the Server Map setting. Choose from official maps like The Island, Scorched Earth, or custom options if supported. Save the changes and restart your server to apply the new map.
How do I install mods on my ARK: SA server?
In the Configuration tab, look for the Mod IDs setting. Here you can just paste the mod ids and they automatically get installed. We recommend reading the helpdesk article to get a more in-depth tutorial.
My server doesn't appear in the ARK server list. What should I do?
It may take a few minutes to appear after launching. If it still doesn’t show:
  • Ensure your server is running
  • Try connecting using Direct Connect with your IP and port

If you still can’t find it, open a support ticket and we’ll help you troubleshoot.
Can I wipe my ARK: SA server and start fresh?
Yes. Stop the server, go to File Manager, and delete the `Saved` folder inside `ShooterGame/Saved`. This will wipe your world, characters, and dinos. Restart the server to generate a fresh save.
How do I update my ARK: SA server?
RocketNode provides automatic updates. Just make sure Auto Update is enabled in your panel. When a new version releases, your server will update the next time it restarts.
What should I do if my ARK: SA server keeps crashing?
Crashes may be caused by mod conflicts, incorrect settings, or corrupted world data. Start by checking the Console Logs for errors. If you're not sure how to fix it, just open a support ticket—our team is available 24/7 to help.

Reviews


Today I needed help with some dev work

Today I needed help with some dev work could not get my head around it. I worked with Skyler B. They did an amazing job with communicating fast response and very useful info. It was a great to know that I could ask it and my question would be answered within only a few minutes to even seconds. Skyler looked at some photos that I sent and more because of the problems I was having and helped me resolve them
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Jack Savvy
Dec 2023

great help with setting up the server

great help with setting up the server and fast reaction back to defferntly recommend it
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Ron Vanperson
July 2023

Big Up's to the support team!

Normally i dont go out my way but RocketNode deserves some love. They have made it very easy and convenient for my friends and i to get my server on point. The support team they have setup is very patient and understanding of my problems . thank you RocketNode
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JackM
May 2023

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