Get your ARK: Survival Evolved server online in minutes. Empower Servers delivers instant setup, Steam Workshop mod support, and high-performance hardware built for ARK's demanding workloads. Scalable plans keep up with your tribe as it grows, with pricing that stays honest from launch to endgame.
ARK: Survival Evolved is one of the most hardware-intensive games available. Large tribes, active taming, and complex base builds push server resources hard. Our ARK server hosting runs on the latest generation Ryzen, EPYC, and Xeon-E processors, NVMe SSD storage, and DDoS-protected 1Gbps connections so your tribe can play without lag dragging every session down.
Performance gaps show up fast in ARK. Slow load times on large maps, lag during raids, and stuttering during high-activity events all come from underpowered hosting. Our infrastructure is configured for ARK's specific workload demands, not a generic game server template.
Every plan includes a 100% network uptime SLA. Your server stays online so your tribe keeps building, taming, and raiding on schedule.
High Performance processors such as Ryzen, EPYC, and Xeon-E using NVMe SSD disks and top-rated networks. It's high-quality hosting delivered at unbeatable prices.
Real humans, not bots. Our support team are experienced server admins and players who get to know you and solve problems fast — day or night.
No commitment cancellation policy. Try your first server risk-free with our 48-hour refund period. Terms apply.
Data center locations throughout the world hosted on 1Gbps and 10Gbps top-tier networks.
No need to wait – with only a few clicks, start playing with friends in minutes, upload your world and configure settings right from our panel.
Your lag free server is online 24x7 with a 100% network uptime SLA and DDoS protected networks.
Install mods directly from the Steam Workshop without manual file transfers or support tickets. Our ARK hosting gives you full file access through your control panel so you can manage mod installs, updates, and load order on your own terms. Any mod that works in ARK works on our servers.
Every ARK server on our network runs behind active DDoS protection on 1Gbps connections. If a rival tribe or outside actor tries to take your server offline, our infrastructure absorbs the attack before it reaches your game. Your world stays up, your tames stay safe, and your tribe keeps playing.
Most ARK hosting providers list similar specs. The difference shows up in how the server actually performs under tribe activity, and what happens when something goes wrong at 11pm on a raid night.
Our ARK servers start at $9.99/month with no hidden renewal fees. The price you see on the plan page is what you pay, month after month, as your tribe grows. Upgrading RAM or player slots is a settings change, not a migration project.
Support is available 24/7 with real staff who know ARK. Whether you need help installing a mod collection, setting up cluster maps, or recovering from a corrupted save, you get a response from someone who has actually run an ARK server.
ARK runs differently depending on your community's rules, tribe size, and preferred map. Our hosting supports every server configuration from vanilla PvE to fully modded cluster networks.
Run a PvE server where tribes focus on taming, building, and exploring without raiding. PvE configurations are ideal for communities that want the full ARK experience without the conflict of base destruction and tribe warfare.
Competitive PvP requires a stable, high-performance server that does not drop frames during large-scale raids. Our hardware handles the concurrent activity spikes that PvP servers produce, keeping hit registration accurate and gameplay responsive when it matters most.
Mods transform ARK entirely. From new dinosaurs and weapons to total conversion maps and gameplay overhauls, modded servers demand more RAM and CPU headroom than vanilla. Our plans scale to handle large Steam Workshop collections without the lag that kills modded play on underpowered hosts.
Linking multiple ARK maps into a cluster lets players transfer characters, tames, and items between worlds. Cluster setups require reliable uptime across every server in the network. Our infrastructure supports multi-server configurations so your community can move between The Island, Scorched Earth, Aberration, Extinction, and other maps without losing progress.
Custom small tribe rules limit tribe member counts and alliances, creating a more competitive and balanced experience. Our control panel gives you full access to configuration files so you can set tribe limits, taming speeds, harvest rates, and any other server rule your community needs.
Running a private server for a small group does not require a high-tier plan. Our entry-level ARK hosting gives small groups the performance they need without paying for resources a dozen players will never use. Instant setup means your first session starts the same day.
Our control panel includes a robust FTP server as part of the comprehensive stack, facilitating easier management of your server. Manage your server startup and files.
View your server console, op players, and restart your server.
Backup and restore your server with one click. Each server includes 5 backup slots.
Manage your server startup and files. Upload your own world (or use a direct FTP connection).
RAM is the most critical resource for ARK server performance. Too little and you get lag spikes, slow tame responses, and map loading issues. Too much and you are paying for headroom your tribe will never use.
Use this breakdown to choose the right plan:
Covers vanilla ARK with up to 20 active players on standard maps like The Island. Adequate for small tribes on a single map with no or minimal mods installed.
Recommended for modded servers running Steam Workshop collections, or vanilla servers with 20 to 40 active players. Most community servers and mid-size tribes fall in this range. Higher player counts and active raid periods benefit from the additional headroom.
Required for heavily modded servers, cluster configurations linking multiple maps, or large tribes with 40 or more active players. High-traffic events like server wipes and boss raids push resource usage significantly and need this tier to stay stable.
Not sure which plan fits your tribe? Our support team can recommend the right starting point based on your mod list, expected player count, and which maps you plan to run.
ARK is not a lightweight title and generic game server hosting shows it. Our configurations, plan tiers, and hardware choices are built around how ARK actually behaves, from map chunk loading and tame AI processing to the resource spikes that come with large-scale tribe activity.
A 100% network uptime SLA backs every plan. DDoS protection is active at all times. Your server stays reachable whether your tribe is doing a quiet taming run or defending a base during a full raid. Downtime costs progress in ARK, and we build our infrastructure to prevent it.
Manage everything from one dashboard. Access the file manager, review the server console, set up scheduled backups, and restart the server in one click. Configuration files are fully accessible so you can set custom harvest rates, taming multipliers, tribe limits, and any other server rule without opening a support request.
ARK communities grow fast when the server runs well. Start with the resources your tribe needs today and upgrade RAM, player slots, or storage at any time without migrating worlds or losing tame data. Your plan adjusts to your community, not the other way around.
Whether you're looking to buy Minecraft game servers or another game we offer, the key is a low-lag experience. We deliver this to you by using the latest Ryzen and Xeon-E processors hosted on the best networks.
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The best ARK hosting for large tribes combines high-frequency CPUs, NVMe SSD storage, and enough RAM to handle concurrent tame AI, active player counts, and event spikes without lag. Empower Servers runs on Ryzen, EPYC, and Xeon-E processors with 1Gbps DDoS-protected connections and a 100% uptime SLA, making it a strong choice for active tribe servers.
Yes. All ARK server plans support Steam Workshop mods out of the box. You get full file access through your control panel to install, update, and manage any mod collection your server runs. There are no restrictions on mod count or type, and you can update your mod list without contacting support.
Yes. Our ARK hosting supports cluster configurations that link multiple maps so players can transfer characters, tames, and items between worlds. Contact our support team when setting up your cluster and we will help you configure the transfer settings correctly across all maps in your network.
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