Ryan Pennington 359 Report post Posted January 29, 2016 If you cannot find yours server in the Unofficial in-game list Continue to wait - you can use alternate methods of joining your server until the ARK Official Server List finally starts fetching your server (unfortunately we don't know how long or any ETA) Make sure you are selecting "Show Password Protected" if your server is password locked Make sure you are searching the Unofficial drop-down This is a KNOWN issue with the Steam API, which is what ARK uses to fetch the server list. If it simply does not continue to show, we can offer to offer you to another machine as that would be the only secondary way to get it done. Alternate methods of joining your server Direct Command via CMD - If you are somewhat tech savvy, you can run a command via the Windows command prompt (can be opened by hitting the Start button, type cmd, and press enter) - may need to be tweaked based on your Steam folder location: "C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\ARK\ShooterGame\Binaries\Win64\ShooterGame.exe" +connect <<SERVERIP>>:<<SERVERPORT>> or if you have a password protected server "C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\ARK\ShooterGame\Binaries\Win64\ShooterGame.exe" +connect <<SERVERIP>>:<<SERVERPORT>> +password "PASSWORD" Steam browser - https://www.survivalservers.com/forum/index.php?/topic/1424-how-to-find-and-join-an-ark-server-in-steam-browser/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Pennington 359 Report post Posted February 9, 2016 Updated based on the Feb 9, 2016 BattlEye update. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madhatter5680 0 Report post Posted February 11, 2016 Hello! I am terribly inexperienced with this. However, since the battlenet update i have been unable to access my sever. I downloaded the launcher as recommended and it does not show my server. It does tell me that i have no compatible games and i need to check my common path. Like i said, terribly inexperienced, and I'm at a loss as to what that means. Server has been running for a month almost and only myself and another gentleman are having this issue while the other 6-8 people can log on with minimal issue. Any direction or help would be greatly appreciated. My experience with Survival Servers has been outstanding so far. -MaD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Pennington 359 Report post Posted February 11, 2016 Hello! I am terribly inexperienced with this. However, since the battlenet update i have been unable to access my sever. I downloaded the launcher as recommended and it does not show my server. It does tell me that i have no compatible games and i need to check my common path. Like i said, terribly inexperienced, and I'm at a loss as to what that means. Server has been running for a month almost and only myself and another gentleman are having this issue while the other 6-8 people can log on with minimal issue. Any direction or help would be greatly appreciated. My experience with Survival Servers has been outstanding so far. -MaD I think a support ticket would be best suited for this individual level of help. We'll get you squared away over at our support ticket system Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madhatter5680 0 Report post Posted February 11, 2016 Done! Thanks for the direction. Ive been searching forums but i fear it is my own ignorance at fault. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roblor2Max 2 Report post Posted February 27, 2016 Just one more way to connect to your UnOfficial server: 1.) Go to your ShooterGame.exe and right click it and make a shortcut. (For me it is in C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\ARK\ShooterGame\Binaries\Win64) 2.) Right click ShooterGame.exe (It may say ShooterGame with APPLICATION next to it instead of ShooterGame.exe) and make a shortcut 3.) Cut and paste the newly created shortcut onto your desktop 4.) Right click the new shortcut and click properties. 5.) Inside the TARGET box enter your IP/PW like this (example): "C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\ARK\ShooterGame\Binaries\Win64\ShooterGame.exe" +connect IPADDRESS:PORT +password "PASSWORDHERE" 6.) Run the shortcut. It will launch the game and say it is waiting for an invite or connecting to direct host and press ACCEPT. It should connect you to the server you entered above. LaposLazulia and Ryan Pennington 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThadG59 2 Report post Posted February 29, 2016 I found a very easy and simple way to join my server and for others to join. Goto toparkservers.com Enter your server name in the search box, wait for it to list if running, follow directions to run game. Runs the client thur Steam. Works great for me. Eldermen and Patrok 1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jmsich2009 0 Report post Posted May 25, 2016 Just one more way to connect to your UnOfficial server: 1.) Go to your ShooterGame.exe and right click it and make a shortcut. (For me it is in C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\ARK\ShooterGame\Binaries\Win64) 2.) Right click ShooterGame.exe (It may say ShooterGame with APPLICATION next to it instead of ShooterGame.exe) and make a shortcut 3.) Cut and paste the newly created shortcut onto your desktop 4.) Right click the new shortcut and click properties. 5.) Inside the TARGET box enter your IP/PW like this (example): "C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\ARK\ShooterGame\Binaries\Win64\ShooterGame.exe" +connect IPADDRESS:PORT +password "PASSWORDHERE" 6.) Run the shortcut. It will launch the game and say it is waiting for an invite or connecting to direct host and press ACCEPT. It should connect you to the server you entered above. I would really love to use this! I tried to set it up like this and it comes back with a message "Newwork Failure Message" "unable to query server info for invite." Any idea? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
quintak 0 Report post Posted May 28, 2016 After several days the server I have doesnt show up in ARK Official list. I used the above methods like adding +1 to the port and could find it in Steam Server list and added to favorites. However there is no way for someone to find my server using ARK without me having to say something. This is rather silly cause other hosting companies have no issue with this. So what are you guys doing differently? Is there some sort of workaround without me having to advertise or tell people? Thanks in advance Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lunatico 0 Report post Posted August 27, 2016 I am facing the same problem does not appear in the list my server. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven1984 0 Report post Posted September 23, 2016 Hello ! Can you help me with the following matter ? I've setup the ARK PVE server but i do not understand why is not appearing in the in game search servers list at PVE section instead of PvE how is now !? Can you point me the settings i should do to appear in that PvE search list instead of PvP ? Thanks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
zerofunction 0 Report post Posted January 22, 2017 Has there been any updates on this? I swapped over from a competitors site to Survival Servers. Never had this problem before. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Pennington 359 Report post Posted January 22, 2017 This is a Steam related bug (according to the devs) and they have not taken any action to fix this since the game launched. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
zerofunction 0 Report post Posted January 22, 2017 Thanks Ryan. Does it eventually pop up? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Pennington 359 Report post Posted January 22, 2017 Unfortunately not Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
zerofunction 0 Report post Posted January 22, 2017 Alright, thanks bud. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
skizoke 0 Report post Posted February 15, 2017 This is a Steam related bug (according to the devs) and they have not taken any action to fix this since the game launched. Ryan, do any of your servers show up in the list? If so then what can be done so that ours show up? Can we try different ports? I absolutely LOVE the tools and the freedom that you give us for hosting our own but it is really important that others can see my server. I know how to join and so do my friends but we want complete strangers to be able to join too. Can anything be done on your end? I just left a host where our server showed up just fine from day 1 so I know it can be done, but they severely limited what I had the ability to do and changing/adding mods was a nightmare. I hope my post doesn't come off as dickish, I don't want it to be. I just want my server to show up and would like to work with you to do whatever is necessary so that it is. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Pennington 359 Report post Posted February 15, 2017 Yes lots of our servers show up. There's absolutely nothing we can do. The issue is known, on Valve's end, and they have yet to release any information or statement about it since Steam API was released for server list support. I will also add that this has nothing to do with hosting provider and is based in hard data obtained from the developers of ARK that I regularly talk with. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
skizoke 0 Report post Posted February 15, 2017 Thanks Ryan. So nothing at all that we can try? New ports? Moving from Dallas to North Carolina? If it works for some then it should work for others if you change things up. I do understand you are saying it has nothing to do with anything set incorrectly by the host (you) but instead has to do with the Steam API. I am just hoping some changes on your end or renaming the server might trigger something to make it show up. It is very frustrating. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eldermen 0 Report post Posted February 18, 2017 In my opinion they won't fix this issue. They have their official server renters and want you to play on those servers. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeKnight 0 Report post Posted March 1, 2017 My server Wyoming PVPVE is still not showning up on the unofficial no matter what I try or my friends try? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeKnight 0 Report post Posted March 13, 2017 I am having my friends set up my server with this link http://survivallauncher.com/but it is not working. I have a screen shot posted Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
COOKIEARK 1 Report post Posted September 14, 2017 Huh, So I've been playing for about 2 hours, hop off to go check if my Skyrim install worked and wanted to go back on as my partner and my friend are on currently taming a creature and for some reason I can't seem to join the server - can't join it through the server listings via Steam > View > Servers as it says that there is no game session running at this time. I tried to join via join game link on one of the two currently in the server and it says that the server is unresponsive.... I checked everything and it's supposedly up to date. But I can't see the server on the list within my favourites anymore nor can I find it in the list? Patrok 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diggs 1 Report post Posted September 25, 2017 I just had my server switched. The first server showed in the Ark Session menu but, not now. This is a Steam issue? Other domain servers don't have the problem but, Survivals does? How so? It works once but, not twice? C'mon now. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
StealthyMartian 64 Report post Posted September 25, 2017 I just had my server switched. The first server showed in the Ark Session menu but, not now. This is a Steam issue? Other domain servers don't have the problem but, Survivals does? How so? It works once but, not twice? C'mon now. The issue lays with how the ARK devs call in the servers. We sadly are not the only ones that have this issue as other companies have the same thing happening . The game pulls in game servers from steam differently than other games. They tend to pull in servers at random throughout the day and a few at a time. If your server was recently switched it will have to be re cached by the game. https://toparkservers.com/ That website is an amazing way to find your server till it gets re added to their list. That is also a site a lot of players use to find servers. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calisthra 0 Report post Posted October 12, 2017 I have tried the Survival launcher and TopARKServers to no avail. Nothing seems to find the server except the RCON app (ARKon) and the dashboard. Both appear normal. The server is up-to-date a/o 272.1, the client is also updated. Any further advice would be appreciated. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
StealthyMartian 64 Report post Posted October 12, 2017 Please submit a ticket and we will take a look into your server. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calisthra 0 Report post Posted October 12, 2017 Please submit a ticket and we will take a look into your server. Ticket created. Thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayjay90 0 Report post Posted November 12, 2017 Hi there, read all the comments on here, we moved from France to Germany about a month ago and it only shows on Ark for me and one other, the other methods of joining are absolutely fine and never have issues with Arkon,but it does mean that strangers can't join, meaning i'm limited to me and like 3 others without going out and telling people - is there nothing that can be done? I don't want to move back to France as it will cause too much hassle for me and my current players,Many Thanks - Jaya Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Pennington 359 Report post Posted November 17, 2017 That would be something that needs to be addressed via support ticket. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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