How to Enable Player Disconnect Notifications on Your ARK: Survival Evolved Server

Note:

To ensure your configuration changes are saved successfully without the live server engine overwriting them, go to your main Cybrancee dashboard and click Stop.
If the header already exists in your file, simply add the lines directly underneath it instead of duplicating the header

1. Log In to Your Panel

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2. Stop Your Server

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3. Select the ‘Files’ Tab

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4. Open the ‘GameUserSettings.ini‘ File

Navigate to:

/ShooterGame/Saved/Config/LinuxServer

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5. Edit the ‘GameUserSettings.ini‘ File

Tip: Use Ctrl + F to quickly find the required setting inside GameUserSettings.ini file

Configuration Element	Exact Code	Notes
Header Section	[ServerSettings]	Ensure this is present in the file. General server communication rules must go beneath this specific header.
Player Left Notification	AlwaysNotifyPlayerLeft=true	Place directly under the header. true broadcasts a global message when a player disconnects, while false keeps departures silent.

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6. Understanding the Configuration

This setting controls server-wide departure broadcasts.

false (Default): Players disconnect silently, which is often preferred for stealth on PvP servers.

true: Broadcasts a global message to all online players whenever someone leaves the server.

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7. Save the Changes

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8. Restart Your Server

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