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Ark Survival Evolved | How to configure ARK server settings

The Game.ini and GameUserSettings.ini files in ARK: Survival Evolved are configuration files that can be used to modify the game's settings. The Game.ini file is used for more advanced modifications, while the GameUserSettings.ini file contains options for both the game client and the game server.

Some of the most common settings that can be modified in these files include the maximum number of dinos that a player can tame, the multiplier for XP gained from kills, harvesting, and other activities, the multiplier for the speed at which dinos tame, the maximum number of structures that can be placed in a certain area, the brightness of the game world, and whether or not the player can see a crosshair in the game world.

It is important to note that modifying these files can have unintended consequences, so it is advisable to make a backup of the original files before making any changes.

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If you would like to change your map follow this guide to get to these settings

  1. Stop your server.
  2. Access the configuration files.

  1. Open either gameusersettings.ini or game.ini.
  2. Locate the "Configuration Editor" option within the file.