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How to Set Up a Cluster Server (Cross-ARK Data Transfer)

1. Log In to Your Panel


2. Stop Your Server


3. Select the ‘Startup’ Tab

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4. Locate ‘Additional Arguments‘ Variable

'Additional Arguments' variable outlined with arrow

5. Enter Your Unique Cluster ID

'Unique Cluster ID' outlined with arrow

6. Select the ‘Files’ Tab

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7. Open the ‘GameUserSettings.ini‘ File

Navigate to:

/ShooterGame/Saved/Config/LinuxServer

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8. Edit the ‘GameUserSettings.ini‘ File

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

''GameUserSettings.ini Variables" outlined with arrow

9. Understanding the Configuration

Setting VariableFunctionRequired Value
PreventDownloadSurvivorsDetermines whether players can bring their character/survivor onto this server from the cluster.False
PreventDownloadItemsDetermines whether players can pull items out of the terminal and bring them into this server.False
PreventDownloadDinosDetermines whether players can pull tamed dinosaurs out of the terminal onto this server.False
PreventUploadSurvivorsDetermines whether players can upload their character from this server into the cluster network.False
PreventUploadItemsDetermines whether players can upload items from their inventory into the cluster terminal.False
PreventUploadDinosDetermines whether players can upload their tamed dinosaurs from this server into the terminal.False
noTributeDownloadsActs as the master switch. If set to True, it completely disables the terminal system, overriding the other settings.False

10. Save the Changes


11. Restart Your Server

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