CurseForge mods
Add mod IDs in startup settings and they download when the server starts.
Game server hosting
ARK: Survival Ascended server hosting
ARK: Survival Ascended is one of the hungriest servers you can run, so we start it on Pro: 6 vCPU, 12 GB RAM and 150 GB NVMe, with Max (16 GB) for heavy mod lists. Add CurseForge mods, tune rates in the browser and play with friends on PC, Xbox and PlayStation.
- From $30/mo on Pro
- Live in about a minute
- Chicago, USA data centre
- Free migration
Why IronVault
Built for ARK: Survival Ascended admins.
Rates & settings
Edit GameUserSettings.ini and Game.ini in the browser: taming, harvesting, XP and breeding multipliers.
Crossplay
ASA dedicated servers are crossplay between PC, Xbox and PlayStation.
Pick your map
Switch between maps such as The Island, Scorched Earth and The Center from startup settings.
Plans
ARK: Survival Ascended server plans.
We recommend Pro for most ARK: Survival Ascended servers. No setup fees, cancel anytime, and longer billing cycles save up to 15%.
Mini
$5/mo
Billed monthly · save up to 15% yearly
Light games and small vanilla worlds.
- 1 vCPU · 2 GB RAM
- 20 GB NVMe
- Up to 10 players
- Daily backups
- DDoS protection
Lite
$10/mo
Billed monthly · save up to 15% yearly
Small friend groups and vanilla worlds.
- 2 vCPU · 4 GB RAM
- 40 GB NVMe
- Up to 20 players
- Daily backups
- DDoS protection
Plus
$20/mo
Billed monthly · save up to 15% yearly
Modded packs and busy community servers.
- 4 vCPU · 8 GB RAM
- 100 GB NVMe
- Up to 80 players
- One-click modpacks
- Free subdomain + MySQL
Pro
$30/mo
Billed monthly · save up to 15% yearly
ARK, big Rust maps and heavier modpacks.
- 6 vCPU · 12 GB RAM
- 150 GB NVMe
- Up to 120 players
- Query + RCON ports
- Free subdomain + MySQL
Max
$40/mo
Billed monthly · save up to 15% yearly
Networks, heavy mods and large populations.
- 8 vCPU · 16 GB RAM
- 250 GB NVMe
- Unlimited slots
- Query + RCON ports
- Priority support
Sizing
Which plan fits your ARK: Survival Ascended server?
Our estimate of the memory an ARK: Survival Ascended server uses, and the smallest plan that covers it. Heavy modpacks can need double.
ASA uses 12 GB or more before players join, so every ARK server starts on Pro (12 GB); big mod lists move up to Max (16 GB). The default limit is 70 players. Running a cluster of several maps? A VDS gives you room for all of them.
Networking
ARK: Survival Ascended ports.
The game's default ports are below. Your server gets its own ports, already open, and its address shows in your client area the moment it is built.
| Default port | Protocol | Used for |
|---|---|---|
| 7777 | UDP | Game port |
| 27020 | TCP | RCON (optional) |
Included with every ARK: Survival Ascended server
- DDoS protectionAlways-on filtering at the network edge
- Instant setupAutomatic provisioning after payment
- Automatic backupsScheduled snapshots with one-click restore
- Task schedulerRestarts, commands and backups on a timer
- File manager & SFTPEdit in the browser or with your own tools
- Sub-usersGive staff access with their own permissions
- Free migrationWe move your existing server for you
- 24/7 supportReal people on Discord and tickets
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How much RAM does an ARK: Survival Ascended server need?
Expect 12 GB or more for one map with a few players, rising with mods and tames. That is why ARK starts on Pro (12 GB), with Max (16 GB) for heavy mods. For a multi-map cluster, use a VDS.
Can PlayStation and Xbox players join?
Yes. ARK: Survival Ascended dedicated servers support crossplay between Steam, Xbox and PlayStation.
How do I add mods?
Copy the CurseForge project IDs into the mods field in startup settings and restart. The server downloads them automatically.
Can I upgrade or cancel later?
Yes. Upgrade in place without losing your files, and cancel any time from your client area. Longer billing cycles save up to 15%.
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