Servers and clusters
Create or import multiple ASA servers, manage maps and clusters, apply settings, and control server processes from one dashboard.
AASM v0.9.0 for Linux
ARK: Survival Ascended Server Manager for Linux
Install, update, back up and remotely manage your ARK: Survival Ascended servers and clusters from one Linux desktop application.
Direct answer: AASM v0.9.0 is AASM’s first Linux release. AASM itself runs natively on Linux. Because Studio Wildcard publishes the ASA dedicated server as a Windows binary, AASM manages that server process through Proton/Wine.
What AASM manages on Linux
The Linux build is the same operations-focused AASM product: the desktop manager is native, while the Windows-only ASA dedicated server runs in its compatibility environment.
Updates and maintenance
Install through SteamCMD, schedule maintenance, stage updates, notify players and restart servers without assembling your own shell-script stack.
Backups and recovery
Automate world backups, protect cluster data, retain restore points and use off-site SFTP backups for a stronger recovery plan.
Remote Web UI
Monitor and operate servers remotely through AASM’s Web UI, with role-based access for trusted co-admins.
RCON and Discord
Use in-app RCON, schedule commands, monitor players and connect operational alerts and controls to Discord.
Mods and configuration
Manage CurseForge mods, edit Game.ini and GameUserSettings.ini, copy settings and keep repeatable server configurations.
Linux requirements
AASM is designed for a 64-bit Linux machine with a graphical session. The ASA server itself remains resource intensive, so size the host for the number of maps and players you intend to run.
- Recommended distributions
- Ubuntu 22.04 or newer; Debian 12 or newer.
- Session
- 64-bit graphical desktop session. AASM is not a headless CLI daemon.
- Memory
- 16 GB RAM minimum; 32 GB recommended for multiple servers.
- Processor
- Modern quad-core CPU or better.
- Storage
- SSD recommended, with roughly 30 GB available for each ASA server plus space for backups and updates.
- AASM data
~/.local/share/aasmstores AASM’s servers, settings and local application data across updates.- Licence
- One AASM licence is valid for one machine. The 14-day trial is also available for evaluation.
Install AASM on Linux
The Linux download contains Ark Ascended Server Manager and ASA RCON Manager. It does not require you to launch the Windows AASM build through Wine.
Download and verify
Download the v0.9.0 .tgz archive and compare its SHA-256 fingerprint before extracting it.
sha256sum ASM_v0.9.0.tgz
9aa34b7c0e3a2740491b684c9eaeaa1d5e9a7e1492062c4320b0bd7b34f4f9c7Extract the archive
Extract the archive inside your home folder. Keep the extracted application files together.
Allow execution if prompted
In your file manager, open the application’s Properties and enable “Allow executing file as program” if the desktop does not already treat it as executable.
Launch Ark Server Manager
Open ARK Server Manager from the extracted folder. AASM registers the included apps in your applications menu after first launch.
Create or import a server
Use Add New Server for a clean install or Import Existing Server when migrating a valid server folder. A SteamCMD console opens while installs and updates run.