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Get your server set up.

Choose your manager below. These guides cover the first steps, with separate instructions for individual features.

ARK: Survival Ascended

Arkasm: your first server

  1. Download and extract Arkasm

    Choose Lite or Pro, download it from itch.io and extract it into its own folder. Run the application.

  2. Install or import a server

    Install a fresh ASA server or select an existing server installation. Keep the server files in a separate folder from Arkasm.

  3. Review the configuration

    Choose the map and set the session name, ports and administration settings. Check Game.ini and GameUserSettings.ini before starting the server.

  4. Start the server, then set up maintenance

    Check that the server starts correctly. Configure backups, update checks and scheduled restarts as needed. Pro also provides webhook notifications.

SCUM

SSM: your first server

  1. Choose your edition

    SSM Lite manages a single server. Pro adds multiple-server support, scheduled restarts, the Discord bot and webhooks.

  2. Install or import

    Use SteamCMD through SSM to install a server, or select an existing SCUM server folder.

  3. Check the settings

    Set the server name and network options. Review ServerSettings.ini and EconomyOverride.json for the settings you want.

  4. Start and check the server

    Check the server state and output. Set up backups and update behaviour; configure scheduled restarts and notifications if you use Pro.

Palworld

PSM: your first server

  1. Download Lite or Pro

    Choose an edition from the PSM comparison, download it from itch.io and extract it into its own folder. Run the application.

  2. Install or import

    Install a new dedicated server or import an existing dedicated server or local/co-op game. Keep a backup of your original save before importing it.

  3. Review the settings

    Set the server name, ports, player limit and startup options. Review the values in PalWorldSettings.ini before starting the server.

  4. Start and check the server

    Check that the server starts, then configure update checks, backups and scheduled restarts. Pro adds mod management, scheduled messages and Discord integration.

PSM is in early access. Consult the store release notes for changes affecting your version.