[Special Thanks]

I just want to thank Ryan Pennington for his speedy response to my issue, Friendly service, and editing of my answer to another persons post without giving me a reprimand

[Server stuck on loading]

Stop the server. Roll back to a previous server save. Update server. Start server.

[Help W/ Dino Levels]

There are several mods that already adjust dino levels to your desired level cap. Use one of them or ask one of the makers about the dino xp INI codes used.

[Ryan Pennington]

READ FIRST! Quick fix check list:

• Use the Steam browser to find your game server. To find that, right-click Steam icon in your task bar and click Servers, then filter for ARK: Survival Evolved. Use your QueryPort (Port + 1) when adding to favorites. Check this thread for more details.
  
• Use Survival Launcher to find your game server - it's proven to be much more reliable than the Steam server list.
  
• Wait at least 5 minutes after launching your game server to see it in the server list.
  
• If it doesn't load after 15 minutes, your game server might be crashing. Check this thread for more details.
  

As You can clearly see the answers you seek are already on the forum. Please try reading and searching before posting. Thanks

 

As far as Upgrading server slots. This must be done by a support ticket. The answer is on this forum as well.

[Best way to wipe a server and start fresh]

Shutdown server.

 

Download. Install. Connect.  Filezilla

 

Navigate to Shootergame>Saved>SavedArk####

 

Then delete everything INSIDE that folder.

 

Close Filezilla client.

 

Restart Server.

 

EDIT: Formatting

[Best way to wipe a server and start fresh]

https://www.survivalservers.com/forum/index.php?/topic/1479-lrn2ftp-beginners-guide-to-ftp/

[ARK not updating properly to the latest version?]

Same here. Ran a server update and then poof.

 

Server started but stuck on loading. Checked FTP files and every time I try to update or restart the server I get a new server crash dump file.

 

GAME SERVER ID #9864

For anyone from SurvivalServers who wants to look and see.