Installing Mods for ARK

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Installing Mods

You can install mods for ARK game servers via the Steam Workshop. The ARK mod community is one of the most active in the survival genre. Over 6000 mods are available for download through the Steam Workshop, and the number keeps growing daily. Below, you'll learn how to add these mods to your server.

Searching for Mods

First, you need to find which mods you want to install on your server. Open the Steam Workshop for ARK here:

https://steamcommunity.com/app/346110/workshop/

Note that not all listed items are server mods. Make sure to add only server mods to your game server.

Adding Mods

Once you've chosen a mod, copy the Workshop item ID of that mod and paste it into the interface. Depending on whether you use the Steam Workshop via your browser or the Steam client, you can copy the ID as follows:

Steam Client

Right-click on the mod's Steam Workshop page and select "Copy Page URL." The mod ID is found in the URL.
Browser

In the URL bar, find the number sequence after .../?id= and copy it.

Enter this ID in the Workshop tab of your game server. If you want to use multiple mods, separate the IDs with commas:

After restarting your game server, the mods will be downloaded and installed automatically.

Popular Mods

Still looking for the perfect mods for your server? Browse our carefully curated list of the most popular and highly recommended mods to enhance your gameplay and give your server the finishing touch. Get inspired and find the exact expansions that fit your project.

Structures Plus (S+) – Expands building with automatic resource collection/distribution and many base convenience features.
Super Structures – An alternative to S+ with its own QoL building structures and a resource pull system.
Primal Fear – Extensive overhaul mod with new, stronger dino tiers, bosses, and weapons.
Awesome Spyglass – Shows much more information about creatures and players than the standard spyglass.
Dino Storage V2 – Allows storing tamed dinos as items, similar to cryopods.
Classic Flyers – Removes flight restrictions for flying creatures on certain maps.
Death Recovery Mod – Helps you find and recover lost items more easily after death.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Find the desired mod in the ARK Steam Workshop, copy the workshop item ID, and enter it in your game server's Workshop tab. Separate multiple IDs with commas.

There are over 6000 mods available, and the number grows daily.

No, not all listed items are server mods. Make sure to install only server mods on your game server.

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