ARK: Survival Evolved Server Hosting in Australia
Tame dinosaurs and build bases in your own ARK: Survival Evolved server. Ideal for classic maps and modded clusters.
- 12 GB RAM recommended
- 3.60GHz CPUs, SSD storage
- 100% renewable power
- Hosted in NSW, Australia
Server requirements
ARK: Survival Evolved needs at least 6 GB of RAM and 2 vCPUs to run. We suggest 12 GB and 4 vCPUs once you add more players, mods or a longer-running world.
| Resource | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 6 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 18 GB | 30 GB |
| vCPUs | 2 vCPUs | 4 vCPUs |
Plans and pricing
All prices are in AUD, billed monthly, and you can cancel anytime. Compare each plan against the requirements above to pick the right size.
Squire
A humble start for small bands of adventurers
- Mod & plugin support
- Daily backups
- DDoS protection
Knight
Rally your growing fellowship to battle
- Mod & plugin support
- Daily backups
- DDoS protection
- Priority support
Baron
Command the realm with unmatched power
- Mod & plugin support
- Daily backups
- DDoS protection
- Priority support
Duke
Rule your domain with an iron fist
- Mod & plugin support
- Daily backups
- DDoS protection
- Priority support
King
The throne awaits — supreme power for vast kingdoms
- Mod & plugin support
- Daily backups
- DDoS protection
- Priority support
The highlighted plan is the smallest one that meets the recommended specs above.
Server location and ping
Our servers are in NSW, so players across Australia and New Zealand connect over a short, local route.
- Sydney
- < 5 ms
- Canberra
- ~6 ms
- Melbourne
- ~10 ms
- Brisbane
- ~12 ms
- Adelaide
- ~19 ms
- Hobart
- ~25 ms
- Auckland
- ~30 ms
- Perth
- ~46 ms
- Darwin
- ~50 ms
Real-world ping varies by ISP and route, but this is what most players across Australia and New Zealand see day to day.
What every plan includes
- SSD storage on every plan
- DDoS protection
- Daily backups
- Full mod support and an easy-to-use control panel
- Powered by 100% renewable energy
- Hosted in NSW, Australia for low ping across AU and NZ
ARK: Survival Evolved guides
Walkthroughs and buying advice for running ARK: Survival Evolved with us.
How to Host an ARK: Survival Evolved Server
From plan sizing for maps and mods to connecting in-game - the full walkthrough for getting an ARK: Survival Evolved server running with us.
7 min read
Choosing an ARK: Survival Evolved Server Host
Location and ping, RAM for maps and mods, cluster support, and backups - what to weigh before you commit to a host.
6 min read
Ready to host your ARK: Survival Evolved server?
Choose a plan that fits your community and get started.