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Add Mods to Your ARK Server via File Manager If the Game Panel didn't install a mod successfully, you can add any mod manually through the panel's File Manager.... Change the Max Wild Dino Level on Your ARK Server The maximum level of wild dinos is controlled by the Override Official Difficulty setting. Change the setting Log in... Control Your ARK Server with the ARKON RCON Tool RCON (Remote Control) lets you manage your ARK server from your PC — view the console and chat, manage players,... Disable ARK Events on Your Server ARK events are special occasions with boosted rates, limited-time content, or extra permanent content. If you'd... Enable Crossplay with Epic Games (ARK) If you connect to ARK through Epic Games rather than Steam, set up a Crossplay commandline in the Game Panel. Set up... Enable or Disable PvP on Your ARK Server You can switch your ARK server between PvP and PvE. Each mode needs a change in two files: Game.ini and... Fix GameUserSettings.ini Resetting on Server Restart (ARK) If your GameUserSettings.ini file resets every time the server restarts, there's almost always an error in the file... Hide Admin Commands from Chat on Your ARK Server By default, ARK shows admin commands in the in-game log, where players can see them. To keep admin actions private,... Set Up a Scheduled Auto-Save for Your ARK Server Want your ARK server to save more often than the default? You can schedule an auto-save with a recurring RCON... Troubleshoot ARK Server Lag If your ARK server is lagging, these are the most common causes and how to fix them. Configuration settings... Use Custom Maps from the Steam Workshop (ARK) You can run a custom map from the Steam Workshop on your ARK server. As an example, this guide uses a workshop map...