How to Enable Player Map Locations 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 gameplay rules must go beneath this specific header.
Show Map Location	ShowMapPlayerLocation=true	Place directly under the header. true displays the player’s location marker on the map, while false hides it.

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6. Understanding the Configuration

This setting dictates whether players can see their exact coordinates on the in-game map.

false (Default on Official): Hides the marker, forcing players to navigate using landmarks or crafted GPS devices.

true: Displays a “Me” pin on the map that tracks the player’s current location.

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7. Save the Changes

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8. Restart Your Server

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