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How to install preaquatica

Install the preaquatica build of Ark Survival Evolved to get better mod support, faster server load times, and a smoother experience for your players. This guide shows how to create a new Ark Survival Evolved server and choose the preaquatica version during installation.

Location

Section titled “Location”
  • Game Servers → Click Add

Game Servers list with Add button and multiple entries

Create the Ark Survival Evolved server

Section titled “Create the Ark Survival Evolved server”
  1. Choose Create.

Add a game server dialog with Import and Create

  1. Select the game: choose ARK: Survival Evolved from the game list.

Select the Game modal with ARK: Survival Evolved highlighted

  1. Name the server. Keep the default name or enter your own, then click the Save (disk) icon to store it.

Create a Game Server with Ark Survival Evolved selected and version dropdown highlighted

Select the preaquatica version

Section titled “Select the preaquatica version”
  1. In 3. Select Version, open the drop-down.
  2. Choose preaquatica from the version list.

Select Version dropdown showing preaquatica and latest options

  1. Confirm that preaquatica is selected as the version at the bottom of the page.

Create a Game Server with preaquatica selected and Install button highlighted

Install preaquatica

Section titled “Install preaquatica”
  1. Click Install to start downloading and installing the preaquatica build for Ark Survival Evolved.
  2. Watch the Overview page to confirm the install is running.

Ark Survival Evolved Overview tab showing Installing status for the server

Apply the change

Section titled “Apply the change”
  • When the status reaches offline, your Ark Survival Evolved preaquatica server is ready.
  • Proceed to Auto Config to adjust maps, mods, and other settings, then start the server so players can join the updated version.