Installing ARK Mods

Mods via Steam Workshop

ARK mods are installed using Steam Workshop IDs:

  1. Find the mod on Steam Workshop
  2. Copy the Workshop ID from the URL
  3. Add the ID to your server config
# GameUserSettings.ini
[ServerSettings]
ActiveMods=731604991,889745138,764755314

Most Popular ARK Mods

Mod Workshop ID Description
Structures Plus (S+) 731604991 Better building
Awesome Spyglass 889745138 Dino info at a distance
Dino Storage v2 1609138312 Dinos as Pokéballs
Stacking Mod 10000 764755314 Larger stacks
Castles & Keeps 764755314 Medieval buildings

Mod Order

The order of the mods in ActiveMods is important:

  • Overhaul mods (e.g. Primal Fear) first
  • Quality-of-life mods afterwards
  • Cosmetic mods last

Updating Mods

Mods are updated automatically when the server restarts. At game-serverhosting.de, you can enable auto-updates in the dashboard.

Common Problems

  • Mod does not load: Check the Workshop ID, restart the server
  • Crash after mod update: Check whether the mods are compatible with each other
  • Players cannot join: Players must have subscribed to the same mods