Step-by-Step Guide to Installing ASADedicatedManager for ARK: Survival Ascended Servers

Follow This Installation Tutorial for ASADedicatedManager

Welcome to the simple and straightforward installation tutorial for ASADedicatedManager. Follow these steps to get your server up and running in no time.

Prerequisites:

• Windows server 2019 Minimum (Because of AMD FSR 3) or Windows 10 or 11
• .NET Framework 4.8+
• VC Redist 2013-2022 (all of the versions, but you likely only need the latest)
• Amazon Certificate Revocation List from installing Epic Games Launcher

Step 1: Downloading the Application

Begin by downloading ASADedicatedManager from the official website:

Step 2: Unzipping the Downloaded File

Once the download is complete, locate the file named ASADedicatedManager_Releases-main.zip.

1. Right-click on the file and choose 'Extract All...' to unzip the contents.
2. Choose a destination for the extracted files. We recommend creating a new folder for easy access.

Step 3: Setting Up the Application

1. Navigate to the location where you extracted the files.
2. Create a new folder named 'ASADedicatedManager'. For example, C:\Program Files\ASADedicatedManager.
3. Move the extracted contents into this new folder.

Step 4: Preparing the Server Directory

Create a separate folder where your servers will reside. For instance, C:\Servers. This will be the directory where your server files and configurations will be stored.

Step 5: Launching the Application

1. Go to your 'ASADedicatedManager' folder.
2. Find and double-click on ASADedicatedManager.exe to launch the application.

Step 6: Configuring the Server

1. Once the application is open, create your profile.
2. Select ‘Initialize a new profile’.
3. Select the folder you created for your server (C:\Servers in this example) as the installation path, and name your profile (e.g., TheIsland). This will create a folder for your server.
4. Now load the profile you just created.

Step 7: Installing the Server

Click on the 'Install server' button within the application. The application will now set up the server in your chosen directory.

Step 8: Finalization

1. Wait for the installation process to complete. This may take a few minutes.
2. Once done, your server should be ready to use with ASADedicatedManager.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed and set up ASADedicatedManager. You're now ready to manage and customize your server with ease.