Start with the manager you use.
These quick-start notes cover the common route from download to a managed server. Further product-specific guides will be published as features and support needs expand.
Arkasm: first server setup
Download the appropriate edition, extract it to its own folder and run Arkasm. You can install a fresh server or import an existing ARK: Survival Ascended dedicated server.
Download Lite or Pro
Use Lite for a single server or Pro for multi-server management and the additional automation and integration features.
Add or import a server
Select a server location, choose the map and enter the basic session, port and administration settings.
Review configuration
Check launch settings, Game.ini and GameUserSettings.ini before the first start.
Enable the automation you need
Configure scheduled restarts, update checks, backups, webhooks and automatic restart behaviour.
SSM: first server setup
SSM can install the SCUM dedicated server through SteamCMD or import an existing server folder. Its settings editor is tailored to SCUM configuration files.
Choose Lite or Pro
Lite covers single-server management. Pro adds multi-server support, the Discord bot and other advanced facilities.
Install or import
Point SSM at the folder in which the server should be installed, or select the folder containing an existing installation.
Configure the server
Set the server identity and network options, then review ServerSettings.ini and EconomyOverride.json.
Set maintenance rules
Choose update, restart, backup and notification behaviour appropriate to your server.
PSM documentation is being prepared alongside development
PSM is not yet publicly released. Installation, configuration and troubleshooting guidance will be published when the workflow is ready for testing and release.
Development status
The PSM page summarises the current product direction, planned editions and release status.
Testing and release
Testing opportunities, system requirements and first-server instructions will be announced through Discord and added here when available.