First launch — ARK: Survival Evolved

First launch guide for ARK: Survival Evolved on NordikServer.

Start the server

1. Startup — set map and slots.
2. Console → Start (first boot may take 10–20 minutes).
3. Connect via Steam server list or open IP:PORT.

RAM

• Small tribe — 8 GB
• Modded — 12–16 GB
• Cluster per map — 16 GB+

Always use Stop instead of kill, and backup before major updates.