ARK: Survival Ascended

ArkasmServer Manager

Set up your ASA server, edit its settings and keep it maintained. Use Lite for one server or Pro to manage several from the same window.

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Arkasm main server management window — Arkasm · ARK: Survival Ascended

Working with Arkasm

From the first install
to the next update.

Keep server controls, configuration and routine maintenance together. The edition comparison shows which tools are included in Lite and Pro.

Settings in one place

Choose your map, ports and launch options. Edit Game.ini and GameUserSettings.ini through the app, with direct file access when you need it.

Updates and planned restarts

Install and validate server files, check for updates and schedule restarts. Countdown warnings give players notice before a shutdown.

Backups and recovery

Create and restore backups. Pro adds options for backup storage and retention.

More tools in Pro

Manage multiple servers, browse CurseForge mods, maintain Ark Server API and use Discord integration and webhook notifications.

Dynamic Config in Pro

Apply reusable event-rate profiles live after starting the server with Dynamic Config enabled. Schedule rate changes or link profiles to ARK events. See the availability note in the edition comparison below.

Inside the app.

Real application screenshots.
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Arkasm event and mod management controls — Events & installed mods

Arkasm webhook settings — Server notifications · Pro

Lite & Pro

Choose what you need.

Start with a single server in Lite. Choose Pro for multiple servers and the additional tools below.

Arkasm LITE

Free

Core tools for a single server.
Optional contributions on itch.io.

Download Lite

Arkasm PRO

Paid edition

Multiple servers and extra admin tools.
See current pricing and offers on itch.io.

Get Pro

Arkasm: feature comparison
Feature	Lite	Pro
Servers managed	One	Multiple
Install, update and validate server files	Included	Included
Game settings and launch options	Included	Included
RCON commands	Included	Included
Automatic update checks and crash restart	Included	Included
Scheduled restarts	Included	Included
Backup and restore	Included	Included
Advanced backup handling	Not included	Included
Built-in CurseForge mod browser	Not included	Included
Ark Server API integration	Not included	Included
Webhook notifications	Not included	Included
Discord bot	Not included	Included
Dynamic Config profiles and schedules	Not included	Release-dependent*

*Dynamic Config is a Pro feature. New releases may have a Patreon early-access period; check availability in your installed version. Read the Dynamic Config guide.

Arkasm Pro is for non-commercial use only. Downloads, purchases and current release details are on the Lite store page and Pro store page.

Before you download

What you’ll need.

A Windows PC: A 64-bit Windows computer capable of running the game’s dedicated server.
Server files & a connection: Arkasm uses SteamCMD to install and update server files. Downloads and online features need an internet connection.
Your own server machine: Arkasm manages the server on your computer; it does not provide hosted server space.

Read the Arkasm setup guide