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ARK: Survival Ascended server hosting

Coming soon, if we get a hosting license

  • CurseForge mods in one click
  • Taming, breeding and XP rates with sliders
  • Every official map you own
  • Cluster transfers between your maps
  • Automatic off-site backups
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  • Stays awake for the server list
  • DDoS protection included
  • Europe and US East
  • Secure payments by Stripe

Coming soon

ARK: Survival Ascended servers are on the way

ARK: Survival Ascended's server licence allows personal, non-commercial use only, and its publisher lets just one company rent ARK servers. ARK opens on Wilderack only if we obtain a commercial hosting licence.

Plans will start at 12 GB, with 16 GB recommended for most groups.

Date of birth

We keep only your email and where you signed up, to tell you when your game opens. Your birth month and year are checked, never stored. Every email has an unsubscribe link, or write to privacy@wilderack.com. Your data, in plain words.

Made for ARK

Why host ARK: Survival Ascended with Wilderack

  • Crossplay that keeps working

    Steam, Xbox and PS5 players join together, and CurseForge mods keep crossplay on.

  • CurseForge mods in a click

    Pick mods in the panel and we keep the mod list and load order in sync.

  • Rates on sliders

    Taming, experience, gathering and wild dino levels, without editing ini files.

  • Every official map

    Start on The Island and switch to Scorched Earth, Ragnarok, Valguero, Astraeos and more.

Every server includes

A panel that does the hard parts

Robust control

Everything you need to run your server, in a panel that works on your phone too.

  • Integrated file managerEdit configs, upload worlds and manage mods right in your browser.
  • Web and SFTP file accessUse the browser or your favorite SFTP app, whichever you like.
  • Live server consoleWatch the log stream in real time and run commands as you play.
  • Automate your tasksSchedule restarts, backups, updates and commands so they run on their own.

Easy life

The boring bits are done for you, so you can get back to playing.

  • Free subdomainA short, easy address to share with friends instead of a string of numbers.
  • One-click modsAdd mods from CurseForge in one click, and they update themselves every time the server starts.
  • Save and swap gamesSwitch your server to another game whenever you want, with no swap fees. Your old world is saved.
  • DDoS protectionAttacks are filtered at our gateway before they ever reach your server.

Smart by design

Built from scratch on modern infrastructure, not a decade-old panel.

  • Always on, always listedYour ARK server never sleeps, so it keeps its place on the public server list.
  • Daily off-site backupsWorlds are copied to separate storage every day, with one-click restore.
  • Fast NVMe storageWorlds load quickly and autosaves never stall the game.
  • Europe and US EastPick the region closest to your friends for the lowest ping.

Know your game

About ARK: Survival Ascended

ARK: Survival Ascended hosting isn't open yet. ARK's server license only allows personal, non-commercial servers, and its publisher lets just one company rent them. We will open ARK if we get a commercial hosting license. Join the waitlist to hear first.

Facts checked November 2026. Spotted something out of date? Email support@wilderack.com.

Made by
Studio Wildcard
Genre
Dinosaur survival
Release
Released October 2023
Who can join
PC, Xbox and PlayStation
Crossplay
Steam, Xbox and PS5 players can all join a PC-hosted server from the unofficial server list when crossplay is on. CurseForge mods keep crossplay working.
Players
Set by you; limited by RAM
Recommended RAM
16 GB (12 GB minimum, 24 GB for mods)

Guides

Run your ARK server

Setting up, getting friends in, configs, mods, backups and fixes for common errors, in plain words. Every guide links the sources it was checked against.

All 8 ARK guides

Free tools

Free ARK tools

Every free tool

ARK: Survival Ascended server hosting FAQ

When can I rent an ARK: Survival Ascended server?

Only if we get a commercial hosting license. ARK's dedicated server license allows personal, non-commercial use, and its publisher lets just one company rent ARK servers. Join the waitlist to hear if that changes.

How much RAM does an ARK: Survival Ascended server need?

ARK needs at least 12 GB. 16 GB suits about 20 players, and modded servers or bigger maps do best on 24 GB or more.

Can Xbox and PlayStation players join?

Yes. With crossplay on, Xbox and PS5 players find your server in the unofficial server list. Use CurseForge mods, which keep crossplay working.

How do players find my server?

Choose Join Game, switch to Unofficial and search for your server name. PC players can also join by address from the console.

Why does my ARK server take a while to start?

ARK loads a huge world, so a start can take several minutes. That is why ARK servers stay awake by default instead of napping.

Can I switch to a different game later?

Yes. Swap your server to any game your plan can run, as often as you like, with no swap fees. Your old world is saved so you can switch back.

How old do I need to be?

Wilderack is for players aged 13 and up. If you are under 18, a parent or guardian needs to agree to the purchase.

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