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To all people that have empty ARK Survival Evolved Dedicated Server folder Since no one fully explained... After you click the updater JUST WAIT till it starts downloading and wait till it FULLY finishes downloading & updating(obviously) TO THE CREATOR: Still huge thanks for great explanations and links provided!!!!!! P.S , If I wanna make a dif map? what to do? Another thing , the map was created as PVP how to change to pve?
i so miss ark, really do, just got tired of being offlined or when playing private server the admin take it down, always wanted my own, even if it does cost me, i just doubt my ability to set it up
@MatureMindedgamers I'm trying to figure out which one is the .bat... I feel like I'm making this 10x harder than it should be.. Brain damage or not I feel like I should know which one to click
I rewatched it, i figured it out and had to start all over. But, i think i can get it! not sure how to do all that firewall stuff though so fingers crossed @@MatureMindedgamers
I've tried 4 different videos about ark dedicated servers and i always get the same, i can join and play but no one else can even see the server, and i just cant find anything about it on google, and i have done port forwarding
@jonasrasmmusen6458 I've contacted my internet provider and they said i don't have a public ip address and would need to pay an additional fee monthly to get it. Since i live with my parents and they don't want that my friends and i just rented a server
I'm getting an error of XAPOFX1_5.dll wasn't found as well as X3DAudio1_7.dll wasn't found any suggestions? ive already reran the update file as well as started the whole process from scratch but still get same error
update on this, I searched directx redistributable and downloaded the direct x end user setup. once that ran all files were found and server started up
Does this also work for Xbox? I play on PC using Gamepass for PC, all my friends play on Xbox (also using Gamepass) We currently play on an unofficial server, but man, it has SO MANY rules, build restrictions, etc. We are considering renting one, but it is $15/mo... but split between us is not bad. I have a friend that has a nice PC but travels a lot for work, he doesn't even have Ark, but he volunteered to host a server. Or if my friends and I buy a cheap old PC and make that host it. Does the host PC have to be a gaming PC or can it be a cheap office $200.00 or less PC? How much data does it use? On our area Comcast/Xfinity has a 1TB data cap. Does that computer ONLY run server? As in.... can't use it to play anything else? Thank you
I have got to the point where the surver shows up on my other computers steam however everytime i go to join it says " unable to query server for invite info " how do i fix that?
Hey I hope you can help The video is amazing🎉❤ our server is up and running but I can't figure out where exactly to put the mod information in the files Where does it go exactly ? I'm just adding 4 small mods ❤
followed your guide step by step and when i went to launch the server it keeps giving me an error idk if the issue is windows 11 or what but i have deleted everything 3 times and done it again with no luck
I have a problem, when i double click on steamcmd, it only create the folders ''bin''''logs'' and ''package'' and it say in the and ''failed to apply" so if you perhaps know what the problem could be i would appreciate it a lot
Does ark have to be installed? was trying to run on a laptop with small storage capacity like 250gb, cant seem to free more than 60gb. Also curious how I tell it to run with mods or if I will need a server manager for that?
Having rented many servers specifically for Ark, I found only one to be 100% stable. Even Arks native servers that you can rent could not support the full features of the game, with mods and on max settings. Server Blend was the only one where you could achieve everything, and get others to connect easily with a low ping. Having tested my settings on their hardware, I can now build and host my own. Your video is great in that you are eliminating a massive pay wall to the best aspect of the game. All the server hosts list free software features described in your videos as EXCLUSIVE to them. That's not only dishonest, but criminal.
The server is listed and I can see it, enter password, but when I click join it takes a long while then gives me an error message saying "Joining failed, Connection Timeout", any idea what is going on?
Hello, my friend opened a local server and when he entered the server, the graphics were worse than I have ever seen. When he enters on another server or in single player, it is quite normal. But when he opens a local server, no matter what we do, it does not improve. Can you suggest a solution? We're playing from the Epic Games.
man, im not understanding the port stuff, and i cant spend 40$("Network Utilities" program by Port Forwarding price) on something i'll only use for this one thing
its really not hard. You just have to be able to log in to your router and enter the ports. Theres lots of tutorials out there for different types of routers. Good luck brotha
Hey I hope you can help The video is amazing🎉❤ our server is up and running but I can't figure out where exactly to put the mod information in the files Where does it go exactly ? I'm just adding 4 small mods ❤ Wher
Would you happen to know of any way to disable friendly fire? it says to put it in the game.ini file, but every time I do it erases the changes on server startup
Hey, I have also made the server easily, but the only issue is that I can only join my server, and my friends are unable to do that. Can you please help a little bit about ports? I am tired. Thanks
I dont know if i did something wrong, but the server does not appear on my friends servers list, it only shows on my own lan server list, even if I share the IP with them they cant connect
Hi there, I have followed the instructions and the server is running. I want to change the default map, can you tell me which files I need to edit to either add as an option or change to the lost island map. many thanks for your great work.
@@JugheadMfJoe Here is a link to the .txt file with the instructions and code. drive.google.com/file/d/1GDaj39pWEfqeunYGH_BLrOcgAQarHWfT/view?usp=sharing
I just had this on my VM. Check your free space. I needed to extend the volume. After I added hard drive space to my machine, I simply re-ran the updater
So I have the server running, and my port forward up. It shows up in the server list. But when I try to join it, it says "Joining Failed Connection Timeout" Something I did wrong? Keep in mind, I have my computer downstairs running the server.
You habe to port forword in on the firewall as udp and as tdp on both inbound and outbound as weel as on the router it should be port forwarded with i think its udp on the port and tdp on querry port if i remember right
It is different for all routers, so he can't give specific advice that will work for everyone. He did include a link in his description that has a list of router models and instructions on how to port forward on that specific model. If that doesn't help you can always try a TH-cam search to see if anyone has a tutorial.
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Why is the server outdated???
bro your 1st min explained everything i needed to know so easily, thanks and even without creating a dedicated server iam subscribing
Man thank you so much, this guide is easy to use and follow.
You're welcome!
@@MatureMindedgamersso the Ark survival evolved dedicated Server folder is completely empty? Any reason for that?
Any word on why?@@Head-Tr1ck
@@TrogdorGrim No and I never figured it out.
THANK YOU Mature. For real. You made this SUPER simple.
oh brother... It took me so long to find out how to download this. Thanks SOOO much MatureMINDGamers!!!!!! ❤🔥
Thank you so much i was able to start my own Ark and valhiem server! your videos are straight forward and to the point ! liked and subbed !
Amazing! Thank you so much for the video, and the website!
i subscribed thank you for everything
Thank you!
To all people that have empty ARK Survival Evolved Dedicated Server folder
Since no one fully explained...
After you click the updater
JUST WAIT till it starts downloading and wait till it FULLY finishes downloading & updating(obviously)
TO THE CREATOR: Still huge thanks for great explanations and links provided!!!!!!
P.S , If I wanna make a dif map? what to do?
Another thing , the map was created as PVP how to change to pve?
Do I have to wait for every file to sync or just the steamapps folder
@@Steelfan-mp4ru yes
you need to wait every file and then you can see your ark dedicatet folder is full
mine just types Update state (0x3) reconfiguring, progress: 0.00 (0 / 0) in a loop
how can i fix it?
Very useful thank you im starting my polish server roght now
i so miss ark, really do, just got tired of being offlined or when playing private server the admin take it down, always wanted my own, even if it does cost me, i just doubt my ability to set it up
Thank you so much!! Only question now is how to launch it. I had brain surgery and am having to relearn almost everything.
Launch the .bat we created in the video.
@MatureMindedgamers I'm trying to figure out which one is the .bat... I feel like I'm making this 10x harder than it should be.. Brain damage or not I feel like I should know which one to click
I rewatched it, i figured it out and had to start all over. But, i think i can get it! not sure how to do all that firewall stuff though so fingers crossed
@@MatureMindedgamers
Thank You
Is there a video describing the setup using the dedicated server tool in steam? (rather than steamcmd)
I've tried 4 different videos about ark dedicated servers and i always get the same, i can join and play but no one else can even see the server, and i just cant find anything about it on google, and i have done port forwarding
On the router and the firewall?
@jonasrasmmusen6458 I've contacted my internet provider and they said i don't have a public ip address and would need to pay an additional fee monthly to get it. Since i live with my parents and they don't want that my friends and i just rented a server
@@vllajko306 Everyone has a public ip. They are just refusing to tell you.
@@vllajko306hamachi yo friend
@@vllajko306 you need to witch his ark ascended server video that explain it
Hi, I have a problem, I can see the server and connect to it without a problem, but my friend can't see the server, what should I do?
I'm getting an error of XAPOFX1_5.dll wasn't found as well as X3DAudio1_7.dll wasn't found any suggestions? ive already reran the update file as well as started the whole process from scratch but still get same error
update on this, I searched directx redistributable and downloaded the direct x end user setup. once that ran all files were found and server started up
@@krisgraves8809 You are an angel! I had the same problem, thank you!
@@The_Opal no problem. Enjoy!!!
Once I go to enter into steam apps, then common, then ark dedicated server it says the file is empty ?
Same
same help
Help pls
Is this tutorial for setting up a dedicated sever that will be available for console players as well or is this just for PC players?
Do you have a video for the port forwarding part that you mentioned?
The little command window that shows if the server is running hasn't changed in maybe 20 minutes, did I do something wrong?
With portforwarding, do we need to change any of the ports in the start bat file? I'm setting up a dedicated server so I can play on PlayStation.
Does this also work for Xbox?
I play on PC using Gamepass for PC, all my friends play on Xbox (also using Gamepass)
We currently play on an unofficial server, but man, it has SO MANY rules, build restrictions, etc.
We are considering renting one, but it is $15/mo... but split between us is not bad.
I have a friend that has a nice PC but travels a lot for work, he doesn't even have Ark, but he volunteered to host a server.
Or if my friends and I buy a cheap old PC and make that host it. Does the host PC have to be a gaming PC or can it be a cheap office $200.00 or less PC?
How much data does it use? On our area Comcast/Xfinity has a 1TB data cap.
Does that computer ONLY run server? As in.... can't use it to play anything else?
Thank you
Stupid question, how do I pick a different map other then The Island?
in the star ark server bat file, change where it says TheIsland to whatever map you want
I have got to the point where the surver shows up on my other computers steam however everytime i go to join it says " unable to query server for invite info " how do i fix that?
Try connecting via your internal ip address of the server. Example 192.168.1.××
hey so it's bene a while but how do you add mods to this?
Hey I hope you can help The video is amazing🎉❤ our server is up and running but I can't figure out where exactly to put the mod information in the files
Where does it go exactly ? I'm just adding 4 small mods ❤
Sorry, never do mods.
i just got to the admin password and server password and I cant find them even used Ctrl F and still said it couldnt find it]
were you able to find this? I was not
just add the line in manually. add it to the same section shown in the video and make sure it is written the same.
followed your guide step by step and when i went to launch the server it keeps giving me an error idk if the issue is windows 11 or what but i have deleted everything 3 times and done it again with no luck
hey can you please tell me typical time frame for it to set up a new server iv been stuck on the first part where you said to wait for like 30min
wait it did something! now it says prial game data took 1531 seconds haha
It varies depending on your Server.
I have a problem, when i double click on steamcmd, it only create the folders ''bin''''logs'' and ''package'' and it say in the and ''failed to apply" so if you perhaps know what the problem could be i would appreciate it a lot
I mess around with beacon and now I’m the server window won’t go past number of cores and it’s not giving me any failure or anything
make sure you port forward 7777 - 7777 TCP 7777-7777 UDP 27015 - 27015 TCP 27015 - 27015 UDP
why?
@@QuinnSoper or else it won't work
Does ark have to be installed? was trying to run on a laptop with small storage capacity like 250gb, cant seem to free more than 60gb. Also curious how I tell it to run with mods or if I will need a server manager for that?
Hey, I opened the server starter file, let it download for an hour, made sure my computer didn't turn off, but it crashed
Bummer
Having rented many servers specifically for Ark, I found only one to be 100% stable. Even Arks native servers that you can rent could not support the full features of the game, with mods and on max settings. Server Blend was the only one where you could achieve everything, and get others to connect easily with a low ping. Having tested my settings on their hardware, I can now build and host my own. Your video is great in that you are eliminating a massive pay wall to the best aspect of the game. All the server hosts list free software features described in your videos as EXCLUSIVE to them. That's not only dishonest, but criminal.
how did you download mods onto the dedicated server?
The server updater isn’t working for me
why is my ark folder empty?
@@maciejwajsgerber9629 any idea how to fix?
The server is listed and I can see it, enter password, but when I click join it takes a long while then gives me an error message saying "Joining failed, Connection Timeout", any idea what is going on?
cant find these server files, only link to this video again about creating dedicated server
Website changed, but files are still there.
you def can play and host on the same pc done it
how much ram does it use up? if you dont mind can you share your pc specs
If i use an ssd could i play on my device and run the server? How would i do that if its possible?
This is a dumb question, I know, but does Steam and Ark need to be installed on the host server as well?
No, and that's not a dumb question at all.
@@MatureMindedgamers Thanks, been consistently getting Shootergameserver.exe (0xc000007b) error and just making sure I didn't miss something obvious.
how i can put the server in crossplay with epic game and steam
Hello, my friend opened a local server and when he entered the server, the graphics were worse than I have ever seen. When he enters on another server or in single player, it is quite normal. But when he opens a local server, no matter what we do, it does not improve. Can you suggest a solution?
We're playing from the Epic Games.
Apparently you have to have a separate dedicated machine with it's own Video Card for everything to work normally.
I made my server with my laptop as the host, and when I tried to look for it in Ark on the Ps5 it did not show up. Does anyone have any clue why?
man, im not understanding the port stuff, and i cant spend 40$("Network Utilities" program by Port Forwarding price) on something i'll only use for this one thing
its really not hard. You just have to be able to log in to your router and enter the ports. Theres lots of tutorials out there for different types of routers. Good luck brotha
I have windows 10 pro and it don't show something in the ARK Survival Evolved Server
hi quick question
how would i change and choose the map i want to use
Once I made it do I just go in Ark and serch it up in "Join Ark" and it should be there?
Yes
@MatureMindedgamers Mmmm that's weird I don't have it there wait was the last step running the .bat file?
Why can’t my friends find my server?
Do i have to own windows server edition to run the server this way? my spare pc has windows 10
It looks like i dont have the steammapps in the steamcmd folder after dowloading the .bat file
The website with the files doesn’t exist anymore, how can I get the files?
does the cross platform work with xbox users too?
It use to, I haven't checked in to see if they changed it now.
Can I do this off pebblehost? Also can I use windowsserver 2019 or 2022?
You should be able to, and yes, for both Windows versions.
2 questions. can i add mods? and do i need to own 2nd copy of the game to host on 1 computer and play on another?
Yes, and no.
Hey I hope you can help The video is amazing🎉❤ our server is up and running but I can't figure out where exactly to put the mod information in the files
Where does it go exactly ? I'm just adding 4 small mods ❤
Wher
Does this type of server allow you to change things like XP multipliers, time to tame multipliers and other settings like that?
Yes
Would you happen to know of any way to disable friendly fire? it says to put it in the game.ini file, but every time I do it erases the changes on server startup
Try putting it in
Startserver.bat command line.
yo i have an issue where my ark folder in there has nothing in it in the steam cmd
Me too, did you ever get a fix?
@polygongmd300 no sadly I just deleted the game lol got pissed off at it
Hey, I have also made the server easily, but the only issue is that I can only join my server, and my friends are unable to do that.
Can you please help a little bit about ports? I am tired.
Thanks
from my understanding that could be a port forwarding issue.
Your firewall can be causing issues. Try totally disabling it to determine if it's the issue.
i think you need to witch his ark ascended server video that explain it
Im new to this but what if i want the island and other maps installed, not sure how i do this ?
I dont know if i did something wrong, but the server does not appear on my friends servers list, it only shows on my own lan server list, even if I share the IP with them they cant connect
Did you ever find the solution to this
I am having the same problem
sounds like a firewall issue, did you forward the ports?
i just can play with friends in sever LAN , so how can i play with friends in sever unofficial? Thanks
Hi there, I have followed the instructions and the server is running. I want to change the default map, can you tell me which files I need to edit to either add as an option or change to the lost island map. many thanks for your great work.
did you ever figure this out?
@@JugheadMfJoe I did, thanks.
what was it if you dont mind me asking@@johnsinclair3763
@@JugheadMfJoe Here is a link to the .txt file with the instructions and code. drive.google.com/file/d/1GDaj39pWEfqeunYGH_BLrOcgAQarHWfT/view?usp=sharing
Let me know how you get on.
Are you making a new one for ASA?
Hello, no, I applied to be a Content creator for it, but they decided I wasn't worthy.
@@MatureMindedgamers Welp. Server files aren't released anyways, because they wanna ram that Shitrado cock up our assholes.
i cant find the server i created. i did everything in this vid and it said the server was created but i cant find it
Something is blocking the ports. Make sure you forward the ports on all firewalls.
i just want to play singleplayer but have the maps be like a cluster so i can transfer with items between maps, is this possible?
Yeah you could setup a lan cluster server
when i run the updater the ark survival evolved dedicated server folder is empty Edit: i fixed it i have a 250gb SSD and the server file is 18 gb
@orend0s989i had to delete some games, my storage was too full.
can someone help me out?Do you need an extra pc to do this?Or can i use the same pc im creating this server in.Im so confused
it depends on how powerful your PC is.
i get this result Error! App '376030' state is 0x202 after update job. everytime i do app update 376030. anyone know how to solve this?
Does this work with the mods i suscribed on ark?
im tryna host and play on it ...i need vid
Wait but I'm pretty sure I did this before and I can play on the same server with the same machine ...
How to change de map?
How can I join the server and my friend after lunch it
there is no setting for egg laying mating poop etc interval.
can i play on PS5 with this server or is it not crossplay?
Yes, you should be able to connect to your own server giving that the game is crossplay and should see the server on your PS5 and play on the world.
How do we pick the map?
why the hell does it say at the end of the steamcmd installation "Steam>He is coming." 💀
How to find admin password???
Wait how do you actually start and run the server?
Run the .bat that we created.
It still work right?
My server is only showing up in lan does anyone know how to fix this?
A firewall block would be my guess.
All i get its " cannot start correctly " error
It was a simple fix. I installed Direct X. New PC install , so I didn't have everything installed.
Is this for any map?
When I do the ark update the ark folder is empty
I just had this on my VM. Check your free space. I needed to extend the volume. After I added hard drive space to my machine, I simply re-ran the updater
I had the same problem, all I did was rerun the updater and it worked.
what about port forwarding
he has a link in the video description to help with that
does this work for all the maps or only the original island
Can Anyone help me get my friend logged on to the server
bro there is no files in ark dedicated foolder
So I have the server running, and my port forward up. It shows up in the server list. But when I try to join it, it says "Joining Failed Connection Timeout"
Something I did wrong?
Keep in mind, I have my computer downstairs running the server.
You habe to port forword in on the firewall as udp and as tdp on both inbound and outbound as weel as on the router it should be port forwarded with i think its udp on the port and tdp on querry port if i remember right
Can I pay you please to help me set p my ports? $30? $50? I just need help. Been fighting with this for 12hrs straight.
um.... but how to port forward?
It is different for all routers, so he can't give specific advice that will work for everyone. He did include a link in his description that has a list of router models and instructions on how to port forward on that specific model. If that doesn't help you can always try a TH-cam search to see if anyone has a tutorial.
check description theres a link he posted to a website for all router manufactures
anyone know if this works with mods
How do I find the right ports for people to connect to me
nvm thx
how did you fix it@@blazedripped
If i use an ssd could i play on my device and run the server? How would i do that if its possible?
any way to change the map its on