{"id":18001,"date":"2025-12-02T16:47:32","date_gmt":"2025-12-02T16:47:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/?post_type=ht_kb&#038;p=18001"},"modified":"2025-12-02T16:47:35","modified_gmt":"2025-12-02T16:47:35","slug":"how-to-join-ark-server","status":"publish","type":"ht_kb","link":"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/article\/how-to-join-ark-server\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Join ARK Server"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Learning how to join an ARK: Survival Evolved server is quick and easy<\/strong>\u2014especially when you&#8217;re hosting on <strong>GGServers, a leading high-performance ARK server provider<\/strong>. Below is a fully detailed step-by-step guide to help you connect to your world effortlessly. This improved tutorial includes SEO-friendly explanations, clear instructions, and helpful screenshots to make the entire process smooth. If you don\u2019t have a server yet, <strong>use code <span style=\"color:#e63946;\">KB30<\/span> for 30% OFF<\/strong> any ARK server at GGServers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1 \u2014 Access Your GGServers Control Panel<\/strong><br>First, log into your ARK control panel at <a href=\"https:\/\/panel.ggservers.com\/\">https:\/\/panel.ggservers.com\/<\/a>. GGServers uses a fast and intuitive Multicraft-like panel designed for easy management, automatic updates, and reliable uptime\u2014perfect for ARK players wanting smooth gameplay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2 \u2014 Start Your ARK Server<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"111\" src=\"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/serverstart-1024x111.png\" alt=\"Start ARK Server on GGServers\" class=\"wp-image-16683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/serverstart-1024x111.png 1024w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/serverstart-300x32.png 300w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/serverstart-768x83.png 768w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/serverstart-50x5.png 50w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/serverstart-60x6.png 60w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/serverstart-100x11.png 100w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/serverstart.png 1166w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Start Your ARK Server<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Once the server status is green and running, you&#8217;re ready to connect!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 3 \u2014 Copy the Server IP Address &amp; Port<\/strong><br>Find your server\u2019s IP and port on the main panel page and copy it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"116\" src=\"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/serverip-1024x116.png\" alt=\"Copy ARK Server IP from GGServers\" class=\"wp-image-16684\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/serverip-1024x116.png 1024w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/serverip-300x34.png 300w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/serverip-768x87.png 768w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/serverip-50x6.png 50w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/serverip-60x7.png 60w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/serverip-100x11.png 100w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/serverip.png 1181w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Copy the Server IP<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 4 \u2014 Add the Server to Steam<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On Steam, click <strong>View \u2192 Game Servers<\/strong>. This built-in Steam feature lets you manually add and save your dedicated servers for quick access.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"231\" height=\"391\" src=\"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image.png\" alt=\"Open Steam Game Servers\" class=\"wp-image-18008\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image.png 231w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-177x300.png 177w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-30x50.png 30w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-35x60.png 35w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-59x100.png 59w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 231px) 100vw, 231px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Go to the <strong>Favorites<\/strong> tab and click the <strong>+<\/strong> icon to add a new server.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"586\" src=\"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-1-1024x586.png\" alt=\"Add ARK server to Steam Favorites\" class=\"wp-image-18009\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-1-1024x586.png 1024w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-1-300x172.png 300w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-1-768x439.png 768w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-1-50x29.png 50w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-1-60x34.png 60w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-1-100x57.png 100w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-1.png 1171w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Paste your server IP:PORT and click <strong>OK<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"297\" height=\"188\" src=\"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-2.png\" alt=\"Paste ARK server IP\" class=\"wp-image-18010\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-2.png 297w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-2-50x32.png 50w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-2-60x38.png 60w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-2-100x63.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 297px) 100vw, 297px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 5 \u2014 Launch ARK and Join Your Server<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"318\" height=\"72\" src=\"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-3.png\" alt=\"Open ARK Join Server Menu\" class=\"wp-image-18011\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-3.png 318w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-3-300x68.png 300w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-3-50x11.png 50w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-3-60x14.png 60w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-3-100x23.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 318px) 100vw, 318px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In the main ARK menu, click <strong>Join ARK<\/strong>. This opens the full server browser.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the bottom-left, select your <strong>Favorites<\/strong> list:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"463\" height=\"106\" src=\"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-4.png\" alt=\"ARK Favorites List\" class=\"wp-image-18012\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-4.png 463w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-4-300x69.png 300w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-4-50x11.png 50w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-4-60x14.png 60w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-4-100x23.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 463px) 100vw, 463px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Your GGServers-hosted ARK server will appear here. Select it and click <strong>Join<\/strong> to enter your world!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"231\" height=\"55\" src=\"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-5.png\" alt=\"Join ARK Server\" class=\"wp-image-18013\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-5.png 231w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-5-50x12.png 50w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-5-60x14.png 60w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-5-100x24.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 231px) 100vw, 231px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>And that\u2019s it!<\/strong> You&#8217;re now connected to your ARK: Survival Evolved server. If you ever need ultra-low latency hosting, automated backups, full mod support, or 24\/7 expert assistance, <strong>GGServers is the best place to host ARK servers<\/strong> with premium hardware at a budget-friendly price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Use code <span style=\"color:#e63946;\">KB30<\/span> for 30% OFF<\/strong> at:  \n<a href=\"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/ark-server-hosting\">https:\/\/ggservers.com\/ark-server-hosting<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-ht-blocks-messages wp-block-hb-message wp-block-hb-message--withicon\">Need more help? Contact our support team anytime at <a href=\"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/billing\/submitticket.php\">https:\/\/ggservers.com\/billing\/submitticket.php<\/a>. GGServers support is online 24\/7 and ready to assist.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Learning how to join an ARK: Survival Evolved server is quick and easy\u2014especially when you&#8217;re hosting on GGServers, a leading high-performance ARK server provider. 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