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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 Deployed state checked

Guided startup parameters

The running panel release contains a change to this tool. Recorded field differences show new, removed or changed settings. The date identifies when the deployed state was checked; existing game and plugin installations are not updated by this interface change.

Interface Deployed state checked

Guided startup parameters

The running panel release contains a change to this tool. Recorded field differences show new, removed or changed settings. The date identifies when the deployed state was checked; existing game and plugin installations are not updated by this interface change.

Interface Deployed state checked

ARK: Survival Evolved: game tools

The running panel release contains a change to this tool. Recorded field differences show new, removed or changed settings. The date identifies when the deployed state was checked; existing game and plugin installations are not updated by this interface change.

Setting Deployed state checked

ARK: Survival Evolved: settings

The running panel release contains a change to this tool. Recorded field differences show new, removed or changed settings. The date identifies when the deployed state was checked; existing game and plugin installations are not updated by this interface change.

Changed settings (35)
  • Additional Arguments: Changed ARGS

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

    Before

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

    After

    Setting
    ARGS
    Default
    When it takes effect
    Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
  • Battle Eye: Changed BATTLE_EYE

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

    Before

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

    After

    Setting
    BATTLE_EYE
    Default
    1
    When it takes effect
    Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
  • Query Port: Changed QUERY_PORT

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

    Before

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

    After

    Setting
    QUERY_PORT
    Default
    27015
    When it takes effect
    Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
  • Server Map: Changed SERVER_MAP

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

    Before

    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.

    After

    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.
  • Auto-update server: Changed AUTO_UPDATE

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

    Before

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

    After

    Setting
    AUTO_UPDATE
    Default
    1
    When it takes effect
    Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
  • Maximum Players: Changed MAX_PLAYERS

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

    Before

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

    After

    Setting
    MAX_PLAYERS
    Default
    10
    Range / options
    1 – 127
    When it takes effect
    Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
  • Server Name: Changed SESSION_NAME

    ARK server name

    Before

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

    After

    Setting
    SESSION_NAME
    Default
    A Pterodactyl Hosted ARK Server
    When it takes effect
    Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
  • PvE Mode (no PvP): Changed ServerSettings.ServerPvE

    Before

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

    After

    Setting
    ServerSettings.ServerPvE
    Default
    False
    When it takes effect
    Follow the editor’s activation instructions when saving.
  • Active Mods (comma-separated IDs): Changed ServerSettings.ActiveMods

    Before

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

    After

    Setting
    ServerSettings.ActiveMods
    Default
    When it takes effect
    Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
  • Enable admin logging: Changed ServerSettings.AdminLogging

    Before

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

    After

    Setting
    ServerSettings.AdminLogging
    Default
    False
    When it takes effect
    Follow the editor’s activation instructions when saving.
  • XP Multiplier: Changed ServerSettings.XPMultiplier

    Before

    Setting
    ServerSettings.XPMultiplier
    Default
    1
    Range / options
    0.1 – 50
    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.
  • Egg Hatch Speed: Changed shootergamemode::EggHatchSpeedMultiplier

    Before

    Setting
    shootergamemode::EggHatchSpeedMultiplier
    Default
    1
    Range / options
    0.1 – 50
    When it takes effect
    Follow the editor’s activation instructions when saving.

    After

    Setting
    shootergamemode::EggHatchSpeedMultiplier
    Default
    1
    Range / options
    0.1 – 50
    When it takes effect
    Follow the editor’s activation instructions when saving.
  • Max tamed dinos: Changed ServerSettings.MaxTamedDinos

    Before

    Setting
    ServerSettings.MaxTamedDinos
    Default
    5000
    Range / options
    100 – 20000
    When it takes effect
    Follow the editor’s activation instructions when saving.

    After

    Setting
    ServerSettings.MaxTamedDinos
    Default
    5000
    Range / options
    100 – 20000
    When it takes effect
    Follow the editor’s activation instructions when saving.
  • Lay Egg Interval: Changed shootergamemode::LayEggIntervalMultiplier

    Before

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

    After

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

    Before

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

    After

    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: Changed shootergamemode::BabyMatureSpeedMultiplier

    Before

    Setting
    shootergamemode::BabyMatureSpeedMultiplier
    Default
    1
    Range / options
    0.1 – 50
    When it takes effect
    Follow the editor’s activation instructions when saving.

    After

    Setting
    shootergamemode::BabyMatureSpeedMultiplier
    Default
    1
    Range / options
    0.1 – 50
    When it takes effect
    Follow the editor’s activation instructions when saving.
  • Crosshair enabled: Changed ServerSettings.ServerCrosshair

    Before

    Setting
    ServerSettings.ServerCrosshair
    Default
    False
    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.
  • Allow flyer carry in PvE: Changed ServerSettings.AllowFlyerCarryPvE

    Before

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

    After

    Setting
    ServerSettings.AllowFlyerCarryPvE
    Default
    False
    When it takes effect
    Follow the editor’s activation instructions when saving.
  • Allow cave building in PvE: Changed ServerSettings.AllowCaveBuildingPvE

    Before

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

    After

    Setting
    ServerSettings.AllowCaveBuildingPvE
    Default
    False
    When it takes effect
    Follow the editor’s activation instructions when saving.
  • Allow raid dino feeding: Changed ServerSettings.AllowRaidDinoFeeding

    Before

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

    After

    Setting
    ServerSettings.AllowRaidDinoFeeding
    Default
    False
    When it takes effect
    Follow the editor’s activation instructions when saving.
  • Auto-unlock all engrams: Removed ServerSettings.AutoUnlockAllEngrams

    Before

    Setting
    ServerSettings.AutoUnlockAllEngrams
    Default
    False
    When it takes effect
    Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
  • Auto-Save Interval (minutes): Changed ServerSettings.AutoSavePeriodMinutes

    Before

    Setting
    ServerSettings.AutoSavePeriodMinutes
    Default
    15
    Range / options
    5 – 60
    When it takes effect
    Follow the editor’s activation instructions when saving.

    After

    Setting
    ServerSettings.AutoSavePeriodMinutes
    Default
    15
    Range / options
    5 – 60
    When it takes effect
    Follow the editor’s activation instructions when saving.
  • Player location on map: Changed ServerSettings.ShowMapPlayerLocation

    Before

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

    After

    Setting
    ServerSettings.ShowMapPlayerLocation
    Default
    True
    When it takes effect
    Follow the editor’s activation instructions when saving.
  • Taming Speed: Changed ServerSettings.TamingSpeedMultiplier

    Before

    Setting
    ServerSettings.TamingSpeedMultiplier
    Default
    1
    Range / options
    0.1 – 50
    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.
  • Allow 3rd person: Changed ServerSettings.AllowThirdPersonPlayer

    Before

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

    After

    Setting
    ServerSettings.AllowThirdPersonPlayer
    Default
    False
    When it takes effect
    Follow the editor’s activation instructions when saving.
  • Player Damage: Changed ServerSettings.PlayerDamageMultiplier

    Before

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

    After

    Setting
    ServerSettings.PlayerDamageMultiplier
    Default
    1
    Range / options
    0.1 – 10
    When it takes effect
    Follow the editor’s activation instructions when saving.
  • Harvest Amount: Changed ServerSettings.HarvestAmountMultiplier

    Before

    Setting
    ServerSettings.HarvestAmountMultiplier
    Default
    1
    Range / options
    0.1 – 50
    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.
  • Max structures in range: Changed ServerSettings.TheMaxStructuresInRange

    Before

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

    After

    Setting
    ServerSettings.TheMaxStructuresInRange
    Default
    10500
    Range / options
    1000 – 50000
    When it takes effect
    Follow the editor’s activation instructions when saving.
  • Baby Food Consumption: Changed shootergamemode::BabyFoodConsumptionSpeedMultiplier

    Before

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

    After

    Setting
    shootergamemode::BabyFoodConsumptionSpeedMultiplier
    Default
    1
    Range / options
    0.1 – 10
    When it takes effect
    Follow the editor’s activation instructions when saving.
  • Dino Harvest Damage: Changed ServerSettings.DinoHarvestingDamageMultiplier

    Before

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

    After

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

    Before

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

    After

    Setting
    ServerSettings.ResourcesRespawnPeriodMultiplier
    Default
    1
    Range / options
    0.1 – 10
    When it takes effect
    Follow the editor’s activation instructions when saving.
  • Auto-destroy old structures: Changed ServerSettings.AutoDestroyOldStructuresMultiplier

    Before

    Setting
    ServerSettings.AutoDestroyOldStructuresMultiplier
    Default
    0
    Range / options
    0 – 2
    When it takes effect
    Follow the editor’s activation instructions when saving.

    After

    Setting
    ServerSettings.AutoDestroyOldStructuresMultiplier
    Default
    0
    Range / options
    0 – 2
    When it takes effect
    Follow the editor’s activation instructions when saving.
  • Food Drain: Changed ServerSettings.PlayerCharacterFoodDrainMultiplier

    Before

    Setting
    ServerSettings.PlayerCharacterFoodDrainMultiplier
    Default
    1
    Range / options
    0.1 – 5
    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.
  • Water Drain: Changed ServerSettings.PlayerCharacterWaterDrainMultiplier

    Before

    Setting
    ServerSettings.PlayerCharacterWaterDrainMultiplier
    Default
    1
    Range / options
    0.1 – 5
    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.
  • Auto-unlock all engrams: Added shootergamemode::bAutoUnlockAllEngrams

    After

    Setting
    shootergamemode::bAutoUnlockAllEngrams
    Default
    False
    When it takes effect
    Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
Interface Deployed state checked

Guided startup parameters

The running panel release contains a change to this tool. Recorded field differences show new, removed or changed settings. The date identifies when the deployed state was checked; existing game and plugin installations are not updated by this interface change.

Interface Deployed state checked

Guided startup parameters

The running panel release contains a change to this tool. Recorded field differences show new, removed or changed settings. The date identifies when the deployed state was checked; existing game and plugin installations are not updated by this interface change.

Interface Deployed state checked

Guided startup parameters

The running panel release contains a change to this tool. Recorded field differences show new, removed or changed settings. The date identifies when the deployed state was checked; existing game and plugin installations are not updated by this interface change.

Interface Deployed state checked

Guided startup parameters

The running panel release contains a change to this tool. Recorded field differences show new, removed or changed settings. The date identifies when the deployed state was checked; existing game and plugin installations are not updated by this interface change.

Interface Deployed state checked

Guided startup parameters

The running panel release contains a change to this tool. Recorded field differences show new, removed or changed settings. The date identifies when the deployed state was checked; existing game and plugin installations are not updated by this interface change.

Interface Deployed state checked

Guided startup parameters

The running panel release contains a change to this tool. Recorded field differences show new, removed or changed settings. The date identifies when the deployed state was checked; existing game and plugin installations are not updated by this interface change.

Interface Deployed state checked

ARK: Survival Evolved: game tools

The running panel release contains a change to this tool. Recorded field differences show new, removed or changed settings. The date identifies when the deployed state was checked; existing game and plugin installations are not updated by this interface change.

Interface Deployed state checked

Guided startup parameters

The running panel release contains a change to this tool. Recorded field differences show new, removed or changed settings. The date identifies when the deployed state was checked; existing game and plugin installations are not updated by this interface change.

Interface Deployed state checked

Guided startup parameters

The running panel release contains a change to this tool. Recorded field differences show new, removed or changed settings. The date identifies when the deployed state was checked; existing game and plugin installations are not updated by this interface change.

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: 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.

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.
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.
Auto-unlock all engrams
Setting
shootergamemode::bAutoUnlockAllEngrams
Default
False
When it takes effect
Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
Starting map

Map or level loaded when the server starts.

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.
Anti-cheat

Protects public servers against known cheats; every client must support it.

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.