Ark Survival Evolved how to ensure server is on latest version

The following basic guide will show you how to update your ARK: Survival Evolved Server game server.

Note: We suggest you stop your server prior to making these changes.

This will remove any mod data, mods will require being reinstalled.



Create a Backup

On your Game Panel

1. Click the "Server Backup" icon.





2. Click "OK"





3. Wait for the process to complete and close the window.






Running Cleanup Server Files

On your Game Panel

1. Open "Actions" tab.





2. Click "[Cleanup Server Files]".




3. Click "Yes", wait for the process to finish and then close the window.

Running Server Update

On your Game Panel

1. Click the "Server Updater" icon.





2. Click "Execute"





3.  Wait for the process to complete and then close the window.


Your server will now be up to date with the latest ARK: Survival Evolved version.

However, the update is rather large around (25 GB) and may take some time to finish.



Running Steam Workshop Mod Updater (Optional)

On your Game Panel.

1. Click the "Steam Workshop Mod Updater" icon.





2. Click "Execute".




3. Wait for the process to complete and then close the window.