Installing MODS on a Dedicated ARK Server on Ubuntu 18.04

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Geekhead

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Published on May 12, 2020 4:03:01 AM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tYq33wt_KQA

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Ark: Survival Evolved (2017)

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Tutorial

Duration: 17:18

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In this video I'll show you how to install MODS on a dedicated ARK Server on Ubuntu 18.04 Server. This is the configuration I use on my own dedicated ARK Server that I use for friends and family. It works well.

This tutorial assumes you built your Dedicated Ark Server as I did in my video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_v6yFtNg6yA

1. Set to display URL When Available in Steam settings.

2. Locate mod(s) in Steam and Subscribe. Note mod # s. Wait for Steam to finish downloading. 731604991

3. Start Ark and Host a local game. Add the mods to the game. (Structures Plus, Awesome Teleporter). Once in close Ark.

4. Locate the mod files in your SteamLibrary, which for me is: D:\SteamLibrary\steamapps\common\ARK\ShooterGame\Content\Mods. Be sure you see .mod files as well as the mod folders.

5. Download and run WinSCP. Connect to your Dedicated Ark server. Copy the mod files and folders to your home folder.

6. SSH into your Dedicated Ark server. Backup your Ark World:
# tar zcvf /home/steam/bkp_ark.tar.gz /home/steam/arkserver/ShooterGame/Saved/SavedArks

7. Move the newly uploaded files from your home folder to your Dedicated Ark Server location: /home/steam/arkserver/ShooterGame/Content/Mods

8. Set permissions and ownership for the mod file and folder:
# chmod -R 775 {#}
# chmod 775 {#}.mod
# chown -R steam:steam {#}
# chown steam:steam {#}.mod

9. Edit GameUserSettings under /home/steam/arkserver/ShooterGame/Saved/Config/LinuxServer and add:
Under [ServerSettings]
ActiveMods=731604991,889745138

10. Restart your Ark server:
Systemctl restart ark

11. Review logs:
Journalctl -u ark

12. Load Ark on your gaming computer. Log into your server:
Check that your mods are loaded!

#arkserver #ark #arkmods

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