How to Configure Your ARK Server Print

In this guide, I’ll show you how to configure your ARK: Survival Evolved server using the FinnishHost Game Panel. You’ll set your server name, passwords, map, difficulty, and core rates safely.

Step 1: Stop the Server

Stop your server from the FinnishHost panel before editing settings.

Step 2: Open Configuration Files

1. Go to Configuration Files.
2. Edit ShooterGame/Saved/Config/WindowsServer/GameUserSettings.ini for server name, rates, passwords.
3. Edit ShooterGame/Saved/Config/WindowsServer/Game.ini for advanced rules (engrams, dinos, overrides).

Step 3: Basic Settings

[ServerSettings]
SessionName=My ARK Server
ServerPassword=
ServerAdminPassword=StrongAdminPass123
MaxPlayers=30
RCONEnabled=True
RCONPort=27020

• SessionName — the name shown in the server list.
• ServerPassword — optional password for players.
• ServerAdminPassword — needed for in-game admin commands.
• RCONEnabled/RCONPort — for remote admin tools.

Step 4: Rates and Quality-of-Life

[ServerSettings]
XPMultiplier=2.0
HarvestAmountMultiplier=2.0
TamingSpeedMultiplier=5.0
DifficultyOffset=1.0
OverrideOfficialDifficulty=5.0

Higher OverrideOfficialDifficulty increases wild dino max levels.

Step 5: Map and Startup Options

1. Open Commandline / Startup Parameters.
2. Select your map (e.g., TheIsland, Ragnarok, Fjordur).
3. Save changes.

Step 6: Save and Restart

Click Start and watch the Web Console for errors. Join to confirm your settings.

Notes

We provide support for hosting, startup, and configuration issues only. We don’t provide support for custom mods, INI tuning beyond examples, or third-party scripts. Always back up your INI files before large changes.