Modify Essential ARK: Survival Evolved Server Settings in Pterodactyl Panel

Running an ARK: Survival Evolved server on Pterodactyl Panel allows for easy management, but configuring server settings is essential for a smooth gaming experience. This guide will walk you through modifying key ARK server settings within Pterodactyl Game Panel.

📌 Prerequisites

An ARK: Survival Evolved purchased at VolticHost.com
Access to VolticHost Game Panel
Basic familiarity with ARK’s configuration files

1️⃣ Access Your ARK Server Files in Pterodactyl

**Log in to **VolticHost Game Panel.
Click on your ARK: Survival Evolved server.
Navigate to the File Manager tab.

✅ You now have access to your ARK server configuration files!

2️⃣ Modify the GameUserSettings.ini File

In the File Manager, go to:

/ShooterGame/Saved/Config/LinuxServer/GameUserSettings.ini

Click on GameUserSettings.ini to edit it.

Common Settings to Modify

Change Server Name:

[ServerSettings]
ServerName=YourCustomARKServer

Max Players:
```
MaxPlayers=50
```
Enable Crosshair:
```
ServerCrosshair=True
```
Enable Map Player Location:
```
ShowMapPlayerLocation=True
```
Increase Taming Speed:
```
TamingSpeedMultiplier=5.0
```
Enable PvE Mode:
```
ServerPVE=True
```

Click Save Changes after modifying the file.

✅ Your server settings are now updated!

3️⃣ Modify the Game.ini File (Advanced Settings)

Navigate to:

/ShooterGame/Saved/Config/LinuxServer/Game.ini

Click on Game.ini to edit it.

Common Settings to Modify

Modify XP Rates:

[/script/shootergame.shootergamemode]
XPMultiplier=3.0

Change Harvesting Multiplier:
```
HarvestAmountMultiplier=2.5
```

Custom Dino Spawn Rates (e.g., increase T-Rex spawns):

DinoSpawnWeightMultipliers=(DinoNameTag="Rex",SpawnWeightMultiplier=2.0,OverrideSpawnLimitPercentage=True,SpawnLimitPercentage=1.5)

Increase Difficulty (Wild Dino Levels):
```
OverrideOfficialDifficulty=5.0
```

Click Save Changes after modifying the file.

✅ Your advanced settings are now updated!

4️⃣ Change Command Line Parameters in Pterodactyl

Go to the Startup tab in VolticHost Game Panel.
Locate the Command Line Arguments section.
Modify the startup parameters as needed.

Common Startup Arguments

Set a Custom Map (e.g., The Island):
```
Map=TheIsland
```
Set Server Password:
```
ServerPassword=YourSecurePassword
```
Enable PvP Mode:
```
?ServerPVE=False
```
Disable Flyers in Caves:
```
?AllowFlyerCarryPvE=False
```
Increase Auto-Save Interval (Default is 15 minutes):
```
?AutoSavePeriodMinutes=5
```

Click Save Changes and restart the server.

✅ Your ARK server now runs with custom startup settings!

5️⃣ Restart the ARK Server to Apply Changes

Go to the Console tab in the Game Panel.
Click Stop to shut down the server.
Wait a few seconds, then click Start to restart the server.

✅ All changes are now active!

🎉 Conclusion

You've successfully modified essential ARK server settings in VolticHost Game Panel! Your gameplay experience is now fully customized to match your preferred settings. 🚀

For more assistance, contact VolticHost Support.