Dedicated server guide

ARK: Survival Ascended

Manage arksurvivalascended with AlphaGSM. Choose a runtime supported by the recorded module capabilities.

Recorded lifecycle pass · Support evidence: 2026-10-16.

Build setup commands

Runtime familywine-proton

Declared runtimes: Docker or a Linux host process. This module declares the Wine/Proton compatibility family.

Network bindings

Default game port: 7777. Protocols and additional port values are unknown; review the game guide.

Mods and plugins

No mod support is declared in this snapshot; review the game guide before adding mods.

Backup hook

A module-specific backup hook is declared. Review the game guide for its scope, restore procedure and shutdown requirements.

Choose a supported runtime

Linux and Docker quickstart

Review the game guide for installation, account, licensing and runtime prerequisites before setup.

Docker

Complete interactive setup and review game-specific configuration before starting the server. Review the game guide for installation, account, licensing and runtime prerequisites before setup.

Start the Docker manager ./alphagsm-docker start
Create the game instance ./alphagsm-docker my-arksurvivalascended create arksurvivalascended
Complete interactive setup ./alphagsm-docker my-arksurvivalascended setup
Start the game server ./alphagsm-docker my-arksurvivalascended start
Check the instance status ./alphagsm-docker my-arksurvivalascended status

./alphagsm-docker start
./alphagsm-docker my-arksurvivalascended create arksurvivalascended
./alphagsm-docker my-arksurvivalascended setup
./alphagsm-docker my-arksurvivalascended start
./alphagsm-docker my-arksurvivalascended status

Host process

Complete interactive setup and review game-specific configuration before starting the server. Review the game guide for installation, account, licensing and runtime prerequisites before setup.

Create the game instance ./alphagsm my-arksurvivalascended create arksurvivalascended
Complete interactive setup ./alphagsm my-arksurvivalascended setup
Check the host prerequisites ./alphagsm my-arksurvivalascended doctor
Start the game server ./alphagsm my-arksurvivalascended start
Check the instance status ./alphagsm my-arksurvivalascended status

./alphagsm my-arksurvivalascended create arksurvivalascended
./alphagsm my-arksurvivalascended setup
./alphagsm my-arksurvivalascended doctor
./alphagsm my-arksurvivalascended start
./alphagsm my-arksurvivalascended status

This guide covers the arksurvivalascended module in AlphaGSM.

arksurvivalascended retains its prior PASSED status from 2026-05-30 on the documented Ubuntu 24.04 Linux baseline. The current runtime/protocol correction is pending replacement GitHub validation and does not record a new pass. The checked-in Linux validation path is Docker-backed through the module's wine-proton runtime contract.

Requirements

Docker
Python packages from requirements.txt

Quick Start

Create the server:

alphagsm myarksurvi create arksurvivalascended

Run setup:

alphagsm myarksurvi setup

Start it:

alphagsm myarksurvi start

Check it:

alphagsm myarksurvi status

Stop it:

alphagsm myarksurvi stop

Setup Details

Setup configures:

the game port (default 7777)
the authenticated TCP RCON port (default 27020)
the install directory
SteamCMD downloads the server files

Useful Commands

alphagsm myarksurvi update
alphagsm myarksurvi backup

Notes

Module name: arksurvivalascended
Default game port: 7777
Default RCON port: 27020
query, info, and info --json resolve the selected runtime host and use an authenticated Source RCON ListPlayers request
RCON queries retry transient first-start resets and timeouts within one 30-second deadline; authentication and protocol errors fail immediately
The runtime claims and publishes game UDP and RCON TCP
Fresh instances receive a generated RCON admin password. AlphaGSM replaces the historical public alphagsm default before enabling RCON while preserving passwords explicitly chosen by the operator.
Current correction status: replacement GitHub validation pending

Server variables

After create arksurvivalascended, inspect or change these with set:

alphagsm myserver set --list
alphagsm myserver set KEY --describe
alphagsm myserver set KEY VALUE

Key	Aliases	Type	What it does
`adminpassword`	adminpass	string	Server admin password. Stored as a secret.
`rconport`	—	string	TCP port used by the authenticated RCON service.
`serverpassword`	sv_password, password	string	Password required to join the server. Stored as a secret.

Developer Notes

Run File

Executable: ShooterGame/Binaries/Win64/ArkAscendedServer.exe
Location: <install_dir>/ShooterGame/Binaries/Win64/ArkAscendedServer.exe
Engine: Windows dedicated server via Wine/Proton
SteamCMD App ID: 2430930

The documented Linux path runs through AlphaGSM's Docker-backed wine-proton runtime image rather than a host screen session. Anonymous SteamCMD setup for app 2430930 succeeds on the current branch. The module delegates Docker launch to the shared Proton runtime builder, then queries the runtime-resolved host through RCON. Survival Ascended does not use Survival Evolved's old Steam query port; the maintained jsknnr server image documents game UDP and RCON TCP as its network surface.

The launch keeps the map as the leading travel value, enables RCON in the map URL, passes the game port as -port=<game>, and leaves Port out of the map URL. When configured, ServerPassword appears before the final ServerAdminPassword. The runtime publishes the game port and the distinct TCP RCON port. AlphaGSM retains old queryport values in existing records for compatibility but no longer launches, claims, or queries that deprecated endpoint.

Server Configuration

Config file: See game module source
Max players: 70
Template: See server-templates/arksurvivalascended/ if available

Maps and Mods

Map directory: Check game documentation
Mod directory: Check game documentation
Workshop support: No

Configuration templates

Reference files from this source revision. Review paths, passwords and game-specific settings before use.

Share your server

Sector Alpha server directory

When your server is ready, you can publish its connection details and community information on Sector Alpha. Review your listing and keep the information current.

Find a community

Browse the directory for game servers and their published connection details.

Browse server directory

Publish your server

Prepare a name, address and description for your listing.

Publish a server

Manual server sharing instructions

Frequently asked questions

What support evidence is recorded for ARK: Survival Ascended?

Recorded lifecycle pass. Review the game guide for installation, account, licensing and runtime prerequisites before setup.

Which runtimes can run ARK: Survival Ascended?

Declared runtimes: Docker or a Linux host process. This module declares the Wine/Proton compatibility family.

Which ports does ARK: Survival Ascended use?

Default game port: 7777. Protocols and additional port values are unknown; review the game guide.

Can I add mods to ARK: Survival Ascended?

No mod support is declared in this snapshot; review the game guide before adding mods.

How should I back up ARK: Survival Ascended?

A module-specific backup hook is declared. Review the game guide for its scope, restore procedure and shutdown requirements.

Source and support evidence

This guide mirrors AlphaGSM’s upstream documentation at 32cef5ba9e03053c8e461fffa0ba133b160b528d. Commands and prerequisites can change. Check current support notes before installation.

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