Verify Your Download

Every release is published with a SHA-256 fingerprint so you can confirm the file you downloaded is exactly the one we published — a recommended check for any software install, especially on a server.

SHA-256: 0455e14eb4836e36f99eaa3134dd6afd1786367087c3f1a2e91e45229625289e

On Windows: certutil -hashfile ASM_v0.8.6.zip SHA256
Compare the output with the hash above — they must match exactly.

System Requirements

OS: Windows 10 (1903+), Windows 11, or Windows Server 2019 / 2022 / 2025
RAM: 16 GB minimum, 32 GB recommended for multiple servers
CPU: Quad-core or better
Storage: SSD recommended; ~30 GB free per ARK server install
Network: Stable broadband for Steam / mod downloads

Published by Cryptek

Ark Ascended Server Manager has been published continuously by Cryptek since 2023. The download is hosted on this domain — no third-party file lockers, no ads, no bundles.

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What’s new in v0.8.6

v0.8.6 - RCON that recovers on its own, reliable stops, updates and maintenance, plus a new green-means-joinable status light and 6 more features.

Read the full changelog

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