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Ark: Survival Ascended can be played alone, but the game truly shines when you are playing with others. There are different server types, but if you are looking to play with a group of friends, then your best bet is to set up a non-dedicated server.

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If you’ve never set up a non-dedicated server, don’t worry! The process is fairly simple, but we are here to go over the basics, allowing you to quickly get a server up and running for you and your friends. First, let’s take a look at each type of server, so you can choose appropriately.

Server Types

There are a few different server types, which you can check out below.

There are several server types in ARK you can create, with dedicated and non-dedicated being the main multiplayer ones hosted by players. Here’s how to make a non-dedicated server in ARK: Survival Ascended so you can start playing with friends.

How to Start a Non-Dedicated Server in ARK: Survival Ascended

To start a non-dedicated server in ARK: Survival Ascended, head into the create game menu, select non-dedicated, and enter your server info. Your server info includes the session name you’ll use to identify the server and a password to enter the game. You can also determine whether it’s a private or public lobby in this menu.

Once you accept your choices, you’ll spawn into a new world, letting you and your friends join as long as the host is online.

In the create game menu,…

Ark: Survival Ascended provides several different ways to play the game, but what are the differences in server types?

There are four different server types in Ark: Survival Ascended, which range in features and the amount of players they can hold. This includes a single-player server, which is the easiest way to access the game but prevents all multiplayer.

As such, many players will turn to online ways to play but with three different types of servers, what are the differences? We’ve explained it all below.

What is an official server in Ark: Survival Ascended?

An official server in Ark: Survival Ascended is one managed by Studio Wildcard themselves and puts you online with other players, in either PvP or PvE format.

Official servers in Ark: Survival Ascended can be accessed…