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ARK: Survival Evolved Server Hosting without hassle.

One powerful plan. No tiers, no restrictions, no guesswork.
Ryzen 9 7950X
16 GB DDR5 RAM
NVMe SSD
DDoS Protected
Unrestricted CPU & RAM
Unlimited slots
Seamless mods and plugins
Human support
Auto-updates and backups
Unlimited game swapping
Simple, intuitive user interface
14 day money-back guarantee
Epic
Steam & Epic Games Crossplay Supported (PC)

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Start Your Server • 12 Months
€82.80 due today • Cancel anytime • 14-day refund guarantee
500K+
Servers hosted
20+
Games supported
10+
Years in business
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Spend less time configuring.

Have everything you need to configure your ARK server in one place. With our easy-to-use settings manager, you can tweak more than 200 different aspects of your ARK server with the click of a button.
ARK server settings

Install any mod with one click.

Our one-click installer makes it easy to install both Steam Workshop mods and ArkAPI plugins for your ARK server. Enter the mod ID for Steam Workshop mods or upload a zip file for ArkAPI plugins - we'll take care of the rest!
Mod installer for ARK server hosting
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Our interface

The easiest server hosting you’ll ever use. Come and see.

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Get started in a matter of minutes. Choose your game, server location, and you’re ready to play.
Why DatHost

ARK: Survival Evolved server hosting that just works.

No lag, no latency

Lag-free? You betcha! Our ARK servers are powered by the best networks with modern CPUs and SSDs to ensure you never experience any lagginess.

Auto-updates & backups

You're in good hands. We make sure you’re up-to-date with the latest ARK server updates within 15 minutes. Oh, and we have daily backups too!

DDoS protected servers

You can rest assured that your ARK server will never go down with the DDoS protection we offer. With up to 2 Tbps capacity, there’s enough capacity for even the most serious attacks!

Configure with ease

Managing your ARK server has never been easier with our custom-built control panel! We also have an excellent File Manager to browse and manage all the server files.

Infrastructure built for ARK: Survival Evolved

Why our ARK: Survival Evolved servers perform better

Most hosts just advertise powerful hardware. We show you exactly what powers your server and back it with real performance.

AMD Ryzen 9 7950X (or similar) & EPYC
High-frequency CPUs for fast world simulation.
16 GB DDR5 RAM included
Ample headroom on every single server.
Enterprise NVMe SSD storage
30 GB included, fast world saves and chunk loading.
DDoS-protected network
1 Gbps+ uplink, unlimited traffic, terabit-scale mitigation.
Automatic backups
Your world is always saved and restorable.
24/7 infrastructure monitoring
We watch the hardware so you don't have to.
Global low-latency locations
Deploy close to your players, worldwide.
No artificial resource throttling
Full performance, all of the time.
Global Network

Ultra-fast servers around the world

We provide the best ARK: Survival Evolved server experience with our high-speed servers that are located all over the world.

World Map
Frankfurt
Paris
London
Madrid
Sydney
Melbourne
Perth
Stockholm
Warsaw
Amsterdam
Istanbul
Singapore
Kuala Lumpur
Los Angeles
Dallas
Chicago
Seattle
New York
Miami
São Paulo
Buenos Aires
Toronto
Helsinki
Tokyo
Johannesburg
Hong Kong (CN2)
Hong Kong
Seoul
Mumbai
Atlanta
Denver
Oslo
Kyiv
Bucharest
Bratislava
Milan
Lisbon
Tel Aviv
Bogotá
Querétaro
Copenhagen
Santiago
Dublin
Marseille
Sofia
Bahrain
Dubai
Prague
Auckland
49
Locations
38
Countries
230+ Tbps
Network capacity
Testimonials

What do our customers say?

Join the 300.000+ users already using DatHost for their game server hosting needs.

The Control Panel for customizing my ARK server is so easy to use and the server works great!

- User from Iceland

Your service has been super reliable and easy. Used it for Valheim before and now for ARK. Good work!

- User from the United States

Very happy with the server so far. Good stability, no latency between players & helpful staff.

- User from Ireland

Just amazing. Simple setup, cheap, reliable... 10/10 would recommend!

- User from Sweden

Service is affordable, reliable, and easy to use. Recommended!

- User from Canada

Easy to set up. Good tools. Reliable. Ease of use. Great price.

- User from the United States

The Control Panel for customizing my ARK server is so easy to use and the server works great!

- User from Iceland

Your service has been super reliable and easy. Used it for Valheim before and now for ARK. Good work!

- User from the United States

Very happy with the server so far. Good stability, no latency between players & helpful staff.

- User from Ireland

Just amazing. Simple setup, cheap, reliable... 10/10 would recommend!

- User from Sweden

Service is affordable, reliable, and easy to use. Recommended!

- User from Canada

Easy to set up. Good tools. Reliable. Ease of use. Great price.

- User from the United States

The Control Panel for customizing my ARK server is so easy to use and the server works great!

- User from Iceland

Your service has been super reliable and easy. Used it for Valheim before and now for ARK. Good work!

- User from the United States

Very happy with the server so far. Good stability, no latency between players & helpful staff.

- User from Ireland

Just amazing. Simple setup, cheap, reliable... 10/10 would recommend!

- User from Sweden

Service is affordable, reliable, and easy to use. Recommended!

- User from Canada

Easy to set up. Good tools. Reliable. Ease of use. Great price.

- User from the United States
Comparison to other hosts

We're built to be your best choice for your ARK: Survival Evolved server hosting.

🏆 DatHost
BisectHosting
Shockbyte
Nitrado
Trustpilot score
🏆 4.7 stars out of 5
🏆 4.7 stars out of 5
4.2 stars out of 5
3.6 stars out of 5
One all-inclusive plan?
🏆 Yes
No
No
No
Unlimited game switching?
🏆 Yes
🏆 Yes
No
🏆 Yes
Unrestricted usage?
🏆 Yes
No
No
No
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Studio Wildcards ARK: Survival Evolved is a world full of dinos, where you must use your skills to survive. Explore the mysterious island called ARK, taming or breeding leviathan dinosaurs are just a few ways players can get through this wild landscape. Form tribes with your friends to survive on the mysterious ARK island.
Joining an ARK server from Steam is pretty straightforward. Copy the IP address found in your Control Panel and go to Steam → View → Servers → Favorites → Add a Server → Paste the IP → Connect.
Installing mods on your ARK server is a breeze with our one-click mod installer. To install Steam Workshop mods, simply browse the ARK Steam Workshop, find the mod you want, and enter its ID on the Mods & Plugins page. Our system will handle the installation and updates automatically.

For ArkAPI plugins, simply upload the zip file to the Mods & Plugins page, and we'll take care of the rest. Note that while Steam Workshop mods will be updated automatically, ArkAPI plugins will require manual updates by uploading a new zip file.
We automatically update your ARK server within 15 minutes after a new update has been released, then we reboot your server whenever it’s empty for the update to take effect. You can also manually reboot your server after a new update has been pushed.
Open up the console, usually by pressing TAB, and type:
enablecheats <youradminpassword>

The admin password can be set on the Settings page of your ARK server. Now you have access to a bunch of admin commands in your ARK server!
Yes. Simply order several servers and request your server to be clustered from the Control Panel and we will enable it. ARK Clustering is a way to connect multiple servers so you can trade characters, dinosaurs, and items through the Obelisk in-game.
Our ARK servers operate within a Windows environment and are powered by high-performance CPUs from AMD or Intel, 128GB of RAM, and SSD storage to ensure smooth and efficient gameplay.

Unlike other providers, we do not impose any limitations on your server's capabilities based on CPU or RAM usage. Your ARK server will have access to the full performance it requires.
We offer a variety of safe payment options for your ARK server hosting, including credit cards and PayPal. We make the checkout process simple and quick, so you can focus on what really matters; playing ARK!

Our payment methods include:
VisaMastercardAmerican ExpressPayPalGoogle PayApple PayAmazon Pay
Yes! Unlimited game swapping is included with every DatHost server. If you want to play something other than ARK, you can swap your server to any of our other games in just a few clicks from the control panel. We keep your saves and server configurations safe in the meantime, so you can always swap back later and pick up right where you left off. If the new game is priced differently, you’ll see exactly how your subscription changes before you confirm the swap.
Yes, we offer a 14-day money-back guarantee, so you can test our ARK server hosting completely risk-free. If you’re not happy for any reason, just contact our support team within 14 days of your purchase and we’ll refund you. You can also cancel your subscription at any time.

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