Ark: Survival Ascended
HaruHostGSM makes Ark Survival Ascended server setup fast on Windows. Create or import a server in minutes, manage maps and mods with Auto Config, or switch to Manual Config for full control of launch arguments and INI files. This overview links to the most common tasks so you can install, connect, and configure without editing files by hand.
Get started
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Why HaruHost for Ark Survival Ascended
Section titled “Why HaruHost for Ark Survival Ascended”- Install or import quickly; no manual SteamCMD steps required.
- Auto Config for Maps, Mods, Crossplay, Dino settings, and more—without memorizing INI keys.
- Built‑in editors for GameUserSettings.ini and Game.ini when you need full flexibility.
- One‑click restarts, scheduled updates, crash recovery, backups, and RCON console.
- Clear connection details (Local/Global address, ports) and helpers for firewall/UPnP.
FAQs and search tips
Section titled “FAQs and search tips”- How to install an Ark Survival Ascended server?
- See Installation.
- How to import an existing server folder?
- See Import.
- How to connect to my server?
- Use How to Connect for direct IP and lobby instructions.
- Auto Config or Manual Config—which is better?
- Start with Auto Config for safety; switch to Manual Config if you prefer raw INIs.
- Migrate from HaruHost v1?
- Follow Migrate from v1.