HaruHostSize the machine
- Add up the maps you will run on the machine, and leave room for growth, mods and the system.
- One HaruHost plan covers servers on several machines, so maps can be spread out.
- On a VPS, see choosing a VPS.
Settings that help
- Enable Multithreaded Performance, on by default, and Worker Threads on the Launch Arguments card; 0 picks the number for you.
- A nightly scheduled restart.
- Fewer wild creatures with Dino Count Multiplier, and Auto Destroy Old Structures so abandoned bases are cleared.
Saves
ARK pauses briefly when it saves a big world. Set how often with AutoSavePeriodMinutes in the GameUserSettings.ini card.
Questions
How much RAM does an ARK: Survival Evolved server need?
About 5 GB for a new map with no players, and more as players, mods and the world grow. Size the machine for every map it runs.
Can I run several maps on one machine?
Yes, if it has the memory for all of them. HaruHost gives each server its own ports.