ARK: Survival Evolved

Install Steam Workshop mods on an ARK: Survival Evolved server

Use the Mods field in Startup for Survival Evolved Workshop IDs. The installed launcher passes those IDs to ARK and enables its mod-management startup option. A Workshop collection ID is not a substitute for the individual mod IDs.

Make the change

  1. Stop the server and back up the world, player data and current mod list.
  2. Open each mod’s Workshop page, check its dependencies and note the numeric item ID.
  3. In Startup, enter the individual IDs in Mods as a comma-separated list, in the order required by the mod authors.
  4. Start the server and allow the mod download and map load to finish. Avoid interrupting a download because the server is not listed yet.
  5. Update the same mods on one test client, join and check existing structures and inventories.

Check the result

For a mod mismatch, compare IDs, order and versions first. If a mod removes or replaces saved items, test removal on a copy of the world; loading without it can permanently change that save.

Related guides

ARK: Survival Evolved server not showing up or unable to connect · ARK: Survival Evolved server settings: Startup and configuration

Documentation

Server configuration reference · Project documentation 2

ARK: Survival EvolvedGame managementGame panel
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