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Guides & Tutorials

Browse our collection of guides for managing your ARK servers. Note: New guides coming soon for the rebuilt manager!

Guide Categories

Getting Started
Server Setup
Configuration
Mod Management
Important Notice
These guides were created for an older version of ASA Manager and may be outdated.
Important

Guides Are Currently Outdated

The ASA Manager has been completely rebuilt from the ground up. These guides were written for an older version and may not reflect the current interface or features.

New guides are being created. In the meantime, join our Discord for up-to-date help from the community.

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Getting Started

Introduction & Overview

Get started with ASM and learn about its core features.

Beginner

Installing Your First Server

Step-by-step guide to setting up your first ARK server.

Beginner

Importing Existing Server

Import and manage your existing ARK server with ASM.

Beginner

Server Configuration

CPU Affinity Setup

Optimize server performance with CPU affinity settings.

Intermediate

Custom Console Arguments

Add custom launch parameters to your server.

Advanced

Automated Backups

Set up automatic server backups and restoration.

Intermediate

Network & Connectivity

Firewall Configuration

Configure Windows Firewall for optimal connectivity.

Beginner

Cluster Server Setup

Create and manage a cluster of ARK servers.

Advanced

Cross-Server Chat

Enable communication between multiple servers.

Intermediate

Integration & Tools

Discord Bot Setup

Integrate Discord with your ARK server.

Intermediate