Published on March 28th, 2019 | by Bibhuranjan

How to Choose the Best ARK Server Hosting

It’s not easy to choose the best ARK server hosting that can accommodate your gaming needs but it’s possible. There are multiple providers out there with juicy promises and this can be confusing for someone who is just getting started with ARK video games.

If you are looking for ways to choose the best ARK server hosting for your gaming needs, then you are in the right place because we will discuss the tips to help you do right that.

Nevertheless, it’s important to understand that everyone has his or her own requirements so it’s important to weigh out the recommendations you get from friends and colleagues.

There usual known factors to consider which are: the number of slots, control panel, customer support, and location. But these are not the only factors, although they are the most important ones.

That said, here is how to choose the best ARK server hosting for your gaming needs.

Let’s get started.

What Platform Do You Play ARK On?

There are several platforms you can play ARK on including a PC, PS4, and Xbox. It would be good to choose a provider that provides hosting that supports the platform you play ARK on. In that case, if you play ARK on Xbox then you are not going to play it on a server hosting dedicated for PlayStation 4.

Nevertheless, it’s possible to cross play ARK that is meant for Windows UWP on Xbox. But the two servers must be cross-play enabled to allow that.

Local or Global Location?

Different companies have their servers located in different locations. Usually, a hosting provider will list the locations for their servers on their websites. You should choose a hosting provider with servers located in your area/location/city/state. The company must have minimal or no downtime.

Sometimes you may want to play with friends from other countries; therefore a centrally located server would do the job perfectly. This way, there will be minimal holdups. Also, most hosting companies will allow you to switch locations when you want. This is good, especially if you want to change your player base.

How Many Slots?

There are numerous slots you can select. However, the number of slots you choose for your ARK server will determine how many people will join. Moreover, choosing a server with more slots means you will pay more than one with few slots. A good rule of thumb would be to select the slots according to the type of server that meets your gaming needs.

Ideally, a server hosting for 10 slots would be okay for you if you intend to use it for fun. But even the lowest ARK server package has at least 30 slots. Equally, if you need a server to be used by a larger community, then you are going to need more than 20 slots.

Do you Need Customized or Standard Control Panel?

The control panel is helpful in many ways. For instance, it allows you to back-up your data, edit configuration files; it will also permit admin cheats and install mods. A customized ARK control panel will enable to you make all the above a lot easier.

Automatic Manual Updates?

A good rule of thumb would be an ARK server hosting that avail new updates automatically. Some hosts have built-in automatic update checkbox in the control panel. But some mods may break the server since they are not supported by a newer version of gaming.

Branding

Some hosting companies that offer affordable prices choose to use branding to offer their services at lower prices. In that case, they will include their company name at the beginning of your server name or include a semi-intrusive message that shows up during the game and disappears.

Latency

Latency, also known as ping is the time the data takes to be transmitted from your network to the game server’s network. Here, the network quality is of great importance and the location also matters. A good rule of thumb would be to choose a server with no lad.

Final Words

We hope this article has helped you to choose the best ARK server hosting company your gaming.

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Bibhuranjan Editorial Officer, technofaq.org I'm an avid tech enthusiast at heart. I like to mug up on new and exciting developments on science and tech and have a deep love for PC gaming. Other hobbies include writing blog posts, music and DIY projects.