How to Integrate an Existing ARK: Survival Ascended Server with ASADedicatedManager

Guide to Integrating Your Existing Server into ASADedicatedManager

This guide will help you integrate an existing server by setting up the required directories and configuring the necessary files. The following is an example for the TheIsland map.

Steps

  1. Create a Directory for Your Servers

    Example: C:\Servers\TheIsland

  2. Move/Copy the Following Folders
    • Move the ShooterGame folder from:

      • C:\YOUR EXISTING SERVER\ShooterGame

    • into C:\Servers\TheIsland
    • The final structure should be:

      • C:\Servers\TheIsland\ShooterGame

  3. Initialize a New Profile in ASADM
    • Open ASADM and create a new profile.
    • Set your server path to C:\Servers.
    • Name the profile as TheIsland (this must match the name of the folder you created earlier).
  4. Load the Created Profile
  5. Important - Mandatory Step
    • Click on the Reinstall Steam CMD button in the main interface. This step is crucial as it ensures your server stays up to date via Steam CMD.

Notes

  • If you encounter a duplicate line error, the manager will close and open the affected file so you can remove the duplicate lines. Once you've made the changes, save the file and reopen the manager.
  • You may see a warning about missing GameUserSettings.ini lines or RCON not being enabled. For this, you have two options:
    1. Add the Required Lines

      Add the following lines in the appropriate sections of your GameUserSettings.ini file:

      • Under [ServerSettings]: RCONEnabled=True
      • Under [/Script/Engine.GameSession]: MaxPlayers=70
      • Under [SessionSettings]:
        • Port=7777
        • QueryPort=27015
        • SessionName=Name of your server visible in game
    2. Get a Fresh GameUserSettings.ini File

      The Manager provides a suitable GameUserSettings.ini template. You can retrieve this file from the following path: 'Manager_Install_Path'\ASADedicatedManager\ConfigTemplate\

      Be sure to backup your file before replacing your GameUserSettings.ini in C:\Servers\TheIsland\ShooterGame\ShooterGame\Saved\Config\WindowsServer.

  • Additionally, you can compare your current configuration files with the template files located in this directory to troubleshoot any issues. Alternatively, you can click on the Reset server configuration button in the interface to automatically replace your configuration files with the template.

    WARNING: Using the Reset server configuration button will replace your existing Game.ini and GameUserSettings.ini files. Use this method with caution, especially since you are importing a server with an existing configuration.

6. For Mods

If you have mods, ensure you add them to the Mods Management Tab before starting the server.

7. Start Your Server

Once all settings are configured, you can start your server!

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