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Version v0.9.6 · Windows 10 / 11 / Server 2019+ & Linux

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Version v0.9.6. Every release is SHA-256 verified and updates itself from inside the app.

Windows

v0.9.6 · .zip · 353.9 MB

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Windows 10 / 11 / Server 2019 / 2022 / 2025 · 64-bit

Linux

v0.9.6 · .tgz · 315.4 MB

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64-bit, graphical session · Ubuntu 22.04+ / Debian 12+ recommended

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Need to roll back?

If the latest version gives you trouble, you can reinstall the previous release (v0.9.5.0). Extract it over your existing AASM folder and keep your data folder — your servers, license and settings stay put. The app will offer to update again on next launch, so please report the issue so it can be fixed.

Download v0.9.5.0 (Windows, .zip)

v0.9.5.0 SHA-256: e0745bf9f245670d66854ceb56ed9cac65d9ead09b76d067c679e65b06f7cfbe

Download v0.9.5.0 (Linux, .tgz)

v0.9.5.0 Linux SHA-256: 2f9b81f1635db248dd236d94c5eedd63d2141f898361bf93361c7ce473e3a70f

Verify Your Download

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

Windows: 299cc74485a8a8422391e30aef7596e788ab1919deebbc46c47198dbdae370cc

On Windows: certutil -hashfile ASM_v0.9.6.zip SHA256

Linux: 1990075c6f4cd708347a981e0cea4070f46379d1b9fceade942aec1b3a7e1ac1

On Linux: sha256sum ASM_v0.9.6.tgz
Compare each output with the matching hash above — they must match exactly. (The in-app updater verifies this automatically on every update.)

System Requirements

  • OS: Windows 10 (1903+), Windows 11, or Windows Server 2019 / 2022 / 2025 — or Linux, 64-bit with a graphical session (Ubuntu 22.04+ / Debian 12+ recommended)
  • 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

Installing on Linux

  1. Download v0.9.6.tgz and extract it anywhere in your home folder: right-click → Extract Here.
  2. Open the extracted ARK Server Manager folder and double-click ARK Server Manager (first time only: right-click → Properties → Permissions → “Allow executing file as program”).
  3. That’s it — no packages to install. Both apps appear in your applications menu with icons after first launch, and updates install themselves in-app (both apps at once). Your servers, settings and license live in ~/.local/share/aasm and survive every update.

The single download contains both the Server Manager and the RCON Manager. During installs and updates a SteamCMD console window opens and closes itself, exactly like on Windows.

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.

Active Community

Join ARK server admins in the AASM Discord for support, feature requests, and release announcements.

Need Help?

Check the FAQ, browse guides, or contact Cryptek for direct support.

What’s new in v0.9.6

v0.9.6 — The "No Silent Failures" Update: backups report when either side fails, restores refuse to guess, a server that doesn't come back after maintenance gets reported, cross-chat works without the Cluster toggle, .bat import brings over your ports, mods and launch flags, Ubuntu 22.04 hosts are supported, and the bundled RCON Manager updates to v0.9.6.

Read the v0.9.6 release notes