PixARK

PixARK server not showing up or unable to connect

Use PixARK, not an ARK client. The installed launcher uses separate game, query, cube and RCON allocations. A working query response does not establish that the game-world connection is complete.

If joining fails

Check Server Password and the world-loading messages before changing ports. This template uses the PteroPixArk alternate save directory, so a generic ARK save path can lead you to the wrong files.

  1. Open Console and wait for the game or world to finish loading. Save the first error if startup stops.
  2. Use the joining method above with one client on the matching game version and required content.
  3. If entry is rejected, compare the exact error with the password, edition, map or authentication checks above. Keep the working save while testing.

Related guides

Change PixARK’s player password and keep admin access separate

Documentation

Server configuration reference

PixARKTroubleshootingGame panel
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