This guide explains how to install and manage Steam Workshop mods on your ARK: Survival Evolved server hosted with Legion Hosting. For initial server setup and configuration, see ARK:SE Server Setup. For admin commands and RCON, see ARK:SE Admin Commands & RCON.
Finding Mod IDs
ARK: Survival Evolved has extensive Steam Workshop support. Mods are added by their Workshop ID number.
Browse the ARK Steam Workshop and find the mod you want. The mod ID is the number in the Workshop page URL:
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=731604991
^^^^^^^^^ this is the mod IDAdding Mods via GPanel
- Stop your server.
- Go to the Startup tab in GPanel.
- Look for the Mods or GAME_MOD_IDS variable.
- Enter the mod IDs separated by commas:
731604991,889745138,751991809 - Start the server. Mods will be downloaded automatically on startup. Large mods can significantly increase start-up time on first install.
Adding Mods via GameUserSettings.ini
Alternatively, you can add mod IDs directly in GameUserSettings.ini under the [ServerSettings] section:
ActiveMods=731604991,889745138,751991809Automatic Mod Updates
ARK supports automatic mod management. If your GPanel startup configuration includes the -automanagedmods flag, the server will automatically check for and download mod updates each time it starts. This is typically enabled by default on Legion Hosting servers.
Custom and Modded Maps
To use a custom or modded map, enter the mod map's name in the Map or SERVER_MAP startup variable in GPanel, and add the map's Workshop mod ID to the mods list as described above. The server will download and install the map mod on startup.
Related Articles
- ARK:SE Server Setup
- ARK:SE Admin Commands & RCON
- How to Find Your Server IP and Port
- How to Upload Files via SFTP
Need Help?
If you run into an issue not covered here, submit a support ticket and include your server ID, a description of the problem, and any relevant console output from GPanel.
