ARK · Easy · 5 minutes
Adjust ARK rates and settings
ARK servers use GameUserSettings.ini and Game.ini for common server settings, rates, passwords, rules, and gameplay tuning.
Common files or settings
ShooterGame/Saved/Config/LinuxServer/GameUserSettings.iniShooterGame/Saved/Config/LinuxServer/Game.iniShooterGame/Saved/SavedArks/
Stop and back up
Stop the server and create a backup before changing rates or save files.
Open the config files
Most common ARK settings live in GameUserSettings.ini. Advanced gameplay overrides often live in Game.ini.
Change rates carefully
Adjust one group at a time, such as taming, harvesting, XP, breeding, or difficulty. Restart after saving.
Quick checks
- Back up before changing saves or major settings.
- Restart after saving config changes.
- If it fails, read the first error in the latest log.