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ARK: Survival Evolved server hosting

Run an ARK: Survival Evolved server on PC, with rates, difficulty and PvE options set from the panel. All ARK plans run on our high-memory dedicated nodes, and these plans are not for ARK: Survival Ascended.

Pre-launch. Ordering opens soon. Checkout currently runs in Stripe test mode and makes no real charges.

What you get

  • Rates and difficultySet from the panel
  • PvE optionsSet from the panel
  • ARK: Survival Evolved on PCNot ARK: Survival Ascended
  • High-memory dedicated nodesEvery ARK plan runs on them
  • Control panelWith two-step verification: console, file manager, SFTP
  • Nightly backups3 to 5 backup slots, depending on the plan

Every plan also includes an automatic nightly restart, 24/7 uptime monitoring with a public status page, a DDoS-protected network on our cloud nodes and support by email and Discord. Our servers are in the United States.

ARK: Survival Evolved plans

Month to month, cancel anytime. If it is not working for you, email us within 7 days of your first payment for a full refund.

PlanRAMCPUStoragePlayersrecommendedBackupsPriceOrder
ARK 88 GB3 vCPU60 GB10–203 slots$30/moOrder (test mode)
ARK 1212 GB4 vCPU90 GB20–404 slots$38/moOrder (test mode)
ARK 1616 GB4 vCPU120 GB40–705 slots$48/moOrder (test mode)

All ARK plans run on our high-memory dedicated nodes.

Setup in 5 steps

  1. Pick a plan and pay. Choose a plan above and pay by card through Stripe.
  2. Check your email. A welcome email with your connect address and panel invite usually arrives within minutes.
  3. Secure your panel login. Set your panel password and turn on two-step verification.
  4. Set your rates and difficulty. Adjust the rates, difficulty and PvE options on the panel.
  5. Share the address. Send the connect address from the welcome email to your friends.

ARK: Survival Evolved hosting questions

Is this ARK: Survival Ascended?

No. These plans are for ARK: Survival Evolved on PC, not ARK: Survival Ascended.

What can I change on the panel?

Rates, difficulty and PvE options are set on the panel.

Which plan fits my tribe?

ARK 8 lists 10–20 recommended players, ARK 12 20–40 and ARK 16 40–70. You can change plans later by emailing [email protected].

Where does my ARK server run?

All ARK plans run on our high-memory dedicated nodes. Our servers are in the United States.

Are backups and restarts automatic?

Yes. Nightly backups are included with 3 to 5 backup slots, depending on the plan, and the server restarts automatically every night.

Anything else? Email [email protected] or ask on Discord. You can compare every game on the pricing page.

PlayDubious is an independent game server hosting company. ARK: Survival Evolved servers hosted here are unofficial and not affiliated with Studio Wildcard.