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ARK Evolved server hosting

ARK: Survival Evolved server hosting at CakeHosting starts at €6.95 a month, including VAT. Since Studio Wildcard switched off the official servers in September 2023, you play the original ARK online on community and private servers. On yours, you pick the map, the rules and the mods from the Steam Workshop.

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Standard ARK: Survival Evolved

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    Cake 6 GBStandard

    per month

    €6.95

    or €70.89 a year

    Order now ARK: Survival Evolved Cake 6 GB (Standard)

    This plan includes:

    • 6 GB of RAM
    • 3 CPU threads
    • 40 GB of storage
    • 2 backups, schedule them yourself
    • 2 databases
    • Standard DDoS protection from the data centre
    • Location: Europe (Netherlands, Germany or France), Canada, Singapore

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    BIGCake 8 GBStandard

    per month

    €8.95

    or €91.29 a year

    Order now ARK: Survival Evolved BIGCake 8 GB (Standard)

    This plan includes:

    • 8 GB of RAM
    • 3 CPU threads
    • 40 GB of storage
    • 2 backups, schedule them yourself
    • 2 databases
    • Standard DDoS protection from the data centre
    • Location: Europe (Netherlands, Germany or France), Canada, Singapore
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    SuperCake 12 GBStandard

    per month

    €12.95

    or €132.09 a year

    Order now ARK: Survival Evolved SuperCake 12 GB (Standard)

    This plan includes:

    • 12 GB of RAM
    • 4 CPU threads
    • 60 GB of storage
    • 2 backups, schedule them yourself
    • 2 databases
    • Standard DDoS protection from the data centre
    • Location: Europe (Netherlands, Germany or France), Canada, Singapore
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    MegaCake 16 GBStandard

    per month

    €17.95

    or €183.09 a year

    Order now ARK: Survival Evolved MegaCake 16 GB (Standard)

    This plan includes:

    • 16 GB of RAM
    • 5 CPU threads
    • 80 GB of storage
    • 2 backups, schedule them yourself
    • 2 databases
    • Standard DDoS protection from the data centre
    • Location: Europe (Netherlands, Germany or France), Canada, Singapore
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Premium ARK: Survival Evolved

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    Premium Cake 6 GBPremium

    per month

    €12.95

    or €132.09 a year

    Order now ARK: Survival Evolved Premium Cake 6 GB (Premium)

    This plan includes:

    • 6 GB of RAM
    • 6 CPU threads
    • 48 GB of storage
    • 2 backups, schedule them yourself
    • 2 databases
    • DDoS protection through Cloudflare Magic Transit
    • Location: Europe (Netherlands or France), United States (San Jose, California)

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    AMD Ryzen 9 7950X or 9950X

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    Premium BIGCake 8 GBPremium

    per month

    €17.95

    or €183.09 a year

    Order now ARK: Survival Evolved Premium BIGCake 8 GB (Premium)

    This plan includes:

    • 8 GB of RAM
    • 6 CPU threads
    • 64 GB of storage
    • 2 backups, schedule them yourself
    • 2 databases
    • DDoS protection through Cloudflare Magic Transit
    • Location: Europe (Netherlands or France), United States (San Jose, California)

  • AMD Ryzen 9 7950X or 9950X

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    Premium SuperCake 12 GBPremium

    per month

    €25.95

    or €264.69 a year

    Order now ARK: Survival Evolved Premium SuperCake 12 GB (Premium)

    This plan includes:

    • 12 GB of RAM
    • 8 CPU threads
    • 96 GB of storage
    • 2 backups, schedule them yourself
    • 2 databases
    • DDoS protection through Cloudflare Magic Transit
    • Location: Europe (Netherlands or France), United States (San Jose, California)

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    Premium MegaCake 16 GBPremium

    per month

    €34.95

    or €356.49 a year

    Order now ARK: Survival Evolved Premium MegaCake 16 GB (Premium)

    This plan includes:

    • 16 GB of RAM
    • 10 CPU threads
    • 128 GB of storage
    • 2 backups, schedule them yourself
    • 2 databases
    • DDoS protection through Cloudflare Magic Transit
    • Location: Europe (Netherlands or France), United States (San Jose, California)
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All prices are per month and include 21% Dutch VAT unless stated otherwise. You will see the final amount at checkout.

How much memory do you need?

ARK: Survival Evolved starts at 6 GB of memory. Mods, big maps and a large tribe need more; our plans go up to 64 GB.

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€6.95 per month

Order now ARK: Survival Evolved Cake 6 GB (Standard)
How we calculate

ARK: Survival Evolved, 1 to 10 players: 6 GB

Guideline for ARK: Survival Evolved: memory and plan per number of players
PlayersMemoryStandardPremium
1 to 10 players 6 GB Cake 6 GB Premium Cake 6 GB
11 to 25 players 8 GB BIGCake 8 GB Premium BIGCake 8 GB
26 to 45 players 10 GB PartyCake 10 GB Premium PartyCake 10 GB
46 to 70 players 12 GB SuperCake 12 GB Premium SuperCake 12 GB

Lots of mods: add 4 GB.

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Every server comes with

  • DDoS protection on every plan
  • Backups you schedule and restore yourself
  • Game panel with console, file manager and SFTP
  • Set up automatically after you pay
  • Cancel any month
  • Pay with iDEAL, Bancontact or credit card

Finish your cake

Pick them when you order. Prices per month.

  • Extra whipped cream Extra RAM

    from €1.50

  • Extra layer Extra NVMe storage

    from €2.95

  • Turbo oven Extra CPU power

    from €2.95

  • Cake boxes More backups

    from €2.95

  • Recipe book Five extra databases

    from €1.49

  • Candles Extra ports

    from €1.49

  • Cake vault Off-site backup

    from €6.95

Standard or Premium for ARK Evolved?

ARK: Survival Evolved runs well on Standard for a small group. If you use lots of mods or a big map, or play with a large tribe, Premium gives you more headroom.

Not sure? Read Standard vs Premium explained or see Specifications.

Standard and Premium for ARK: Survival Evolved side by side
Standard Premium
Processor Solid hardware at a sharp price AMD Ryzen 9 7950X or 9950X
Memory 6 to 64 GB (11 sizes) 6 to 64 GB (11 sizes)
CPU threads 3 to 12 6 to 16
Storage 40 to 320 GB 48 to 512 GB
Backups 2 per server 2 per server
Databases 2 (MySQL) 2 (MySQL)
DDoS protection Standard DDoS protection from the data centre DDoS protection through Cloudflare Magic Transit
Locations Europe (Netherlands, Germany or France), Canada, Singapore Europe (Netherlands or France), United States (San Jose, California)
Price from €6.95 per month from €12.95 per month

Who is a ARK Evolved server for?

This server is for groups who stick with the original ARK, for example because their favourite mods or maps only exist for it, or because their PCs struggle with Survival Ascended. Also handy if you want to bring an old world back to life.

Setting up your ARK Evolved server

Just ordered? First steps after your order shows you how to get into the game panel. To change the settings in the Startup tab, see Change your server settings under Startup.

  1. Step 1: Choose a map and name

    In the Startup tab, set the server name, the map and the maximum number of players.

  2. Step 2: Pick your own passwords

    Replace the default admin password with a strong one that only you know and, if you like, set a server password.

  3. Step 3: Add mods

    Put the IDs of your Steam Workshop mods under Mods, separated by commas. The server downloads them on the next start.

  4. Step 4: Connect

    Search for your server by name under the unofficial servers, or add it to your favourite servers in Steam with the address from the game panel.

What does an ARK: Survival Evolved server need?

ARK: Survival Evolved is the original ARK by Studio Wildcard. On 30 September 2023 the official servers went offline, shortly before Survival Ascended arrived. Since then, you play the original ARK online on community servers or on a server of your own. Plenty of groups stay with this version for the familiar maps and the mods from the Steam Workshop.

How much RAM does an ARK server need?

Our ARK: Survival Evolved plans start at 6 GB. That is enough for a small tribe on a standard map. With lots of mods, a big map or more players, go for BIGCake 8 GB or SuperCake 12 GB; for heavy mod lists and big communities there is MegaCake 16 GB.

How do mods work?

Mods come from the Steam Workshop. You put the mod IDs under Mods in the Startup tab, separated by commas; the server downloads them itself when it starts. Players download the same mods when they connect. Working with a long mod list? Add mods in small batches, so you quickly spot which one causes trouble.

What can you change in the panel?

In Startup you choose the server name, the map, the maximum number of players, the passwords, BattlEye and automatic updates, and you can add extra launch options. Taming, harvesting and experience rates go into GameUserSettings.ini and Game.ini. Still have an old world? Upload the save files over SFTP and make a backup first. Note that Survival Evolved and ARK: Survival Ascended are separate games, and a world doesn’t simply move from one to the other.

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Further reading

Guides and articles about ARK: Survival Evolved.

Frequently asked questions

How much does ARK Evolved server hosting cost?

From €6.95 a month, including VAT, on Standard; Premium starts at €12.95. What you pay depends on the memory; every size is listed with the plans. You pay monthly and can cancel any month.

What is the difference with ARK: Survival Ascended?

Survival Ascended is the remake in Unreal Engine 5; Survival Evolved is the original game. They are not interchangeable: players and server use the same version. Looking for the new one? See ARK: Survival Ascended server hosting.

Can I still play online now the official servers are gone?

Yes. The official servers went offline on 30 September 2023, but community servers and private servers work as before. With your own server you decide who plays.

Can I use mods from the Steam Workshop?

Yes. Put the mod IDs under Mods in the Startup tab, separated by commas. The server downloads them when it starts, and players download the same mods when they connect.

How much RAM does an ARK: Survival Evolved server need?

At least 6 GB for a small tribe on a standard map. With lots of mods, a big map or more players, choose 8 or 12 GB, and 16 GB for heavy mod lists.

Can I put an old world on my server?

Yes. Upload the save files of your world over SFTP to your server’s saves folder and pick the same map in the Startup tab. Make a backup of what is already there first.

More questions? See all frequently asked questions

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