FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
1 - Download the .ZIP file to your computer.
2 - Double click the .ZIP and it should open. There you will find your GameUserSettings.ini and Game.ini.
If the above step doesn't work, right click the .ZIP file and select "Extract All". Choose where you would like your files to be extracted to.
*THIS GUIDE IS FOR ARK SERVER EVOLVED* 1 - Shut down your Nitrado Server and wait until the server has completely shut down before adding any code, this can take a few minutes.
2 - Go to Settings -> General and make sure the 'Expert Settings' box is checked. (see image below)
3 - Go to Settings -> Expert Settings and select GameUserSettings.ini. (see image below)
4 - Delete the old code from GameUserSettings.ini and paste your new code into the GameUserSettings.ini page and click 'Save Changes'. (see image below)
5 - The steps for updating your Game.ini file are the same for applying the GameUserSettings.ini. Delete the old code from Game.ini and paste your new code into Game.ini and click 'Save Changes'. again. Note: If you make any changes in General Settings and Save after copy/pasting your new codes, it may cause issues.
6 - Wait at least 5 minutes and start up your Nitrado server.
*THIS GUIDE IS FOR ARK SERVER ASCENDED* 1 - Shut down your Nitrado Server and wait until the server has completely shut down before adding any code, this can take a few minutes.
2 - Go to Settings -> Config Files. (see image below)
3 - From the dropdown, select GameUserSettings.ini. (see image below)
4 - Delete the old code from GameUserSettings.ini and paste your new code into the GameUserSettings.ini page and click 'Save Changes'. (see image below)
5 - The steps for updating your Game.ini file are the same that you used for GameUserSettings.ini. Delete the old code from Game.ini and paste your new code into Game.ini and click 'Save Changes'. again. Note: If you make any changes in General Settings and Save after copy/pasting your new codes, it may cause issues.
6 - Wait at least 5 minutes and start up your Nitrado server.
1 - Shut down your server and wait until the server has completely shut down before adding any code, this can take a few minutes.
2 - Go to your Game.ini file. (see image below)
3 - Scroll to the very bottom of your Game.ini codes and then copy/paste your Drops or Drops + Bosses code at the very bottom. (see image below)
4 - Click 'Save Changes' and wait at least 5 minutes to start up your server. (see image below)
Note: If you make any changes in General Settings and Save after copy/pasting your new codes, it may cause issues.
Some people have experienced a bug with the Nitrado dashboard where they are unable to save their code.
This has nothing to do with any code in your settings, it is a bug/glitch in the interface. It may also happen if you're using an older computer/browser (make sure you have updated your browser and you're using google chrome for the best results).
You may need to contact Nitrado support and ask them to help you fix the saving issue or you can hire us to set it up for you.
1 - Shut down your GPORTAL Server.
2 - Find the section for your server's configuration files. For GPORTAL, this is a tab up top that says 'Configuration Files'. (see image below)
3 - The two files you are interested are called 'Game.ini' and 'GameUserSettings.ini'. Find the menu to select your Game file and press the Load button. (see image below)
4 - Copy & Paste your Game.ini code into the Game.ini page and click 'Save'. (see image below)
5 - The steps for updating your GameUserSettings.ini file are identical. Select GameUserSettings.ini from the dropdown and put the Game.ini code into the Game.ini page and click 'Save" again, just like you did in the last step.
6 - Wait a minute or so and start up your GPORTAL server.
Note: If you make any changes in Basic Settings and Save after copy/pasting your new codes, it may cause issues.
1 - Shut down your GPORTAL Server.
2 - Find the section for your server's configuration files. For GPORTAL, this is a tab up top that says 'Configuration Files'. (see image below)
3 - Find the menu to select your Game.ini file and press the Load button. (see image below)
4 - Scroll to the very bottom of your Game.ini codes and then copy/paste your Drops or Drops + Boesses code at the very bottom beneath your other Game.ini code (no need to delete anything) and then click 'Save'. (see image below)
5 - Wait a minute or so and start up your GPORTAL server.
Note: If you make any changes in Basic Settings and Save after copy/pasting your new codes, it may cause issues.
1 - Shut down your server
2 - Nitrado users go to your "GameUserSettings.ini" file.
Gportal users go to "Configuration Files" and then find the tab up top that says "Configuration Files" and select "GameUserSettings.Ini"
3 - Now change "SessionName=" to "SessionName=Your Desired Ark Server Name". 4 - If you don't have this option, simply add [SessionSettings] and add "SessionName=YourServerName" underneath it.
5 - Save changes and restart your server.
1 - Shut down your server
2 - Nitrado users go to your "GameUserSettings.ini" file.
Gportal users go to "Configuration Files" and then find the tab up top that says "Configuration Files" and select "GameUserSettings.Ini"
3 - Now change "ServerAdminPassword=" to "ServerAdminPassword=Your Desired Password".
4 - If you don't have this in your code, just add "ServerAdminPassword=YourPassword" anywhere under [ServerSettings] just like the picture below.
5 - Save changes and restart your server.
1 - Shut down your server
2 - Nitrado users go to your "GameUserSettings.ini" file.
Gportal users go to "Configuration Files" and then find the tab up top that says "Configuration Files" and select "GameUserSettings.ini"
3 - Now change "ServerPassword=" to "ServerPassword=Your Desired Password".
4 - If you don't have this in your code, just add "ServerPassword=YourPassword" anywhere under [ServerSettings] just like the picture below.
5 - Save changes and restart your server.
1 - Shut down your server.
2 - Nitrado users go to your "GameUserSettings.ini" file.
Gportal users go to "Configuration Files" and then find the tab up top that says "Configuration Files" and select "GameUserSettings.Ini"
3 - Now set "ServerPVE=false" for PvP. Set "ServerPVE=true" for PvE.
4 - Save changes and restart your server.
1 - Shut down your server.
2 - Nitrado users go to your "GameUserSettings.ini" file.
Gportal users go to "Configuration Files" and then find the tab up top that says "Configuration Files" and select "GameUserSettings.ini"
3 - Now set "PlayerCharacterFoodDrainMultiplier=1" and "PlayerCharacterWaterDrainMultiplier=1"
Note: If you'd like a slower water/food drain, just set it to 0.5!
4 - Save changes and restart your server.
1 - Shut down your server.
2 - Nitrado users go to your "Game.ini" file.
Gportal users go to "Configuration Files" and then find the tab up top that says "Configuration Files" and select "Game.ini"
3 - Now under [/script/shootergame.shootergamemode], add "bAllowFlyerSpeedLeveling=True".
4 - Save changes, wait 5 minutes and restart your server.
1 - Shut down your server.
2 - Nitrado users go to your "Game.ini" file.
Gportal users go to "Configuration Files" and then find the tab up top that says "Configuration Files" and select "Game.ini"
3 - Now add or change the following settings under [/script/shootergame.shootergamemode]:
- "bGenesisUseStructuresPreventionVolumes=False"
- "bIgnoreStructuresPreventionVolumes=True"
4 - Save changes and restart your server.
1 - Download the .doc file below.
2 - Shut down your server.
3 - Nitrado users go to your "Game.ini" file.
Gportal users go to "Configuration Files" and then find the tab up top that says "Configuration Files" and select "Game.Ini" .
4 - Now replace the settings that begin with "EngramEntryAutoUnlocks" with the contents from the .doc that you downloaded.
5 - Save changes and restart your server.
Make sure to login to the game in GCM mode and do a Dino wipe by using the Admin command "cheat Destroywilddinos".
1 - Shut down your Nitrado or Gportal Server.
2 - Go to your "Game.ini" file.
3 - Find any code in the Game.ini folder that starts with "ConfigOverrideItemMaxQuantity=" and replace any/all of them with our custom Stacks code.
4 - Click 'Save Changes', wait 5 minutes and start your server.
1 - Shut down your server.
2 - Nitrado users go to your "Game.ini" file.
Gportal users go to "Configuration Files" and then find the tab up top that says "Configuration Files" and select "Game.ini"
3 - Now locate and delete any lines that contain "PerLevelStatsMultiplier_DinoTamed=X" and "PerLevelStatsMultiplier_Player=X".
4 - Save changes and restart your server.
Open the start menu.
PC (or keyboard) = Press Tab
PS4/5 = L1 + R1 + Square + Triangle
Xbox One = LB + RB + X + Y
There are TONS of usable commands to use, check the CLICK HERE for a list of commands to get you started.
Yes! Simply create and account and all of your purchases will be stored to your profile.
If you haven't received your code then you have probably done one of 2 things wrong:
You tried to download your codes on a mobile phone. You need to use a computer to download the file.
You entered the wrong email address at checkout.
You can also create an account with the email used to purchase the codes to gain access to all of your purchases/downloads in one place!
If you are still having issues, please contact us using the Contact Us page.
Due to the high volume of orders, please allow us 24-72 hours to complete your order.
Everyone here at Ark Server Codes have families and jobs. We are offering this server to make it easier for YOU! We are working as fast as we can with the resources we have.
Constantly tagging us in Discord, sending us numerous emails, etc. will only put you to the back of the line... :)
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If you purchase a service, we can refund you as long as we have not started working on the service. Simply contact us at arkservercodes@gmail.com or through the Contact Us page.
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