ARK: Survival Evolved server manager that remembers who was at the base
Pick any survivor on your Evolved server and replay their evening on The Island: where they rode, which dinos they killed and with what, and who killed them near the snow. When a tribe says they got offlined, you start from that record instead of a week-old backup.
For Survival Evolved on a Linux dedicated server.
- Free for one server, with every module
- One plugin on the server. Players join with the normal game
- Bans hold through restarts and timed bans lift themselves
Tickets every Evolved admin knows
"We got offlined while we slept"
The tribe log scrolled away, three tribes deny it, and the only tool you have is rolling back everyone to an old save.
With Takaro Draw around the base on the Tracker for those hours and read who was seen inside, first and last time.
"Can't join, mod mismatch"
A Workshop mod updated, the server only picks it up on restart, and half your Discord is asking why.
With Takaro Warn everyone in game on a schedule, then shut down with the world saved. Your start script brings it back with the new mods.
"He's meshing, ban him before he logs"
ListPlayers, copy a SteamID64 out of the console, BanPlayer, and hope you copied the right line.
With Takaro Find him on the map or the Players list and ban him from his profile, for a set time or for good.
Who was at your base between 4 and 6 AM?
Circle the tribe's base on the Tracker, the map's history view, and pick the hours of the offline raid. Area search lists every survivor seen inside with the first and last time and how many position samples put them there. Positions are samples, a few seconds to about a minute apart, so read the trails before you ban anyone.
How area search works →
Everything one survivor did last night, in order
Filter the server's events to one player and read the evening top to bottom: when they joined, what they said in global chat, which creatures they killed and with which weapon, what they bought and who killed them. Deaths name the killer only when it was a player.
How the Tracker works →
Mod update day without the "is it down?" flood
Scheduled messages tell everyone to get their dinos home, a timed shutdown warns them five minutes ahead and then stops the server with the world saved, and once your start script has it back with the new mods, players who join get your welcome message.
Browse the modules →
The tribe that's offline still sees what's happening
Global chat lands in a Discord channel you pick, and what you type there shows up in game with a [D] in front of the name. Tribe chat stays in the tribe, and every login and logout gets a line in the channel.
Set up the Discord bridge →![A Discord channel where the Takaro app posts ARK players joining and their chat about a mod mismatch, an admin replies, and the reply shows up in the in-game chat as [D] Tamsin](/images/games/ark-survival-evolved/collage-discord.webp)
Points for the hunt, spent in your shop
Each creature a player kills pays your server's currency at a rate you set. (1) /shop 1 lists kibble, ingots and paste with their price in points. (2) /shop 1 3 buy orders a Kibble Bundle, and the survivor claims it in game. (3) Your storefront page shows the kibble, ingots and paste as cards with their price in points.
Browse the economy modules →
Everything else for your ARK: Survival Evolved server
Timed bans that lift themselves
Ban for a set time or for good from the player's profile. Bans survive restarts, and unban is one click.
Hand back a lost saddle by name
Search "Metal Ingot", not a blueprint path. Amounts bigger than one stack arrive in rounds.
Teleports players set themselves
The Island is big. Players save their own spots with /settp and go back with /tp.
Shut down with the world saved
Takaro's shutdown saves the world before the server stops; the console's DoExit is refused so nobody skips the save.
Download the ARK: Survival Evolved connector
Exact-build native Linux connector for ARK dedicated servers; the plugin connects to Takaro itself.
Before you start
- ARK Linux dedicated server build 21241282 with the cataloged executable SHA-256
- Takaro registration token
- Control of the server launch command (LD_PRELOAD through the shipped launch.sh)
Latest release
Next steps
- Create the server in the Takaro dashboard and copy its registration token.
- Download the ARK plugin, unzip it into your ARK server folder, paste the code Takaro gives you into its config, and start the server with the launch script it ships with.
Full ARK: Survival Evolved install guide →
Previous versions (1)
Free to start. Upgrade when you grow.
The free tier includes one server with all modules, full API access, and Discord integration. Paid plans start at €7.99/month.
ARK: Survival Evolved server management FAQ
Does this work with ARK: Survival Ascended?
No. It is for ARK: Survival Evolved only. Ascended has its own server, and Takaro's plugin is built for the Evolved one.
How do I find out which tribe raided a base?
Open the Tracker, draw an area around the base and pick the night. You get everyone who was inside it and when, plus any player kills on the timeline. Treat it as evidence, then make the call.
How do I ban a player from my ARK server?
Open the player in Takaro and ban them, for good or for a set time. No copying IDs out of ListPlayers, and the ban holds through restarts. See how bans work.
Is there a live map for an ARK server?
Yes, for The Island: Takaro's Map page shows online survivors on it, and the Tracker replays where survivors were.
Can I run it on a Windows ARK server?
No. The plugin supports Linux dedicated servers only and won't load on a Windows server.
What happens when ARK updates?
The plugin is made for one exact server build and won't load on another. Stay on the build listed in the download section until a plugin release for the new build is out.
Do players need to install anything?
No. The plugin runs on the server and connects to Takaro by itself. Players join with the normal game. A Conan Exiles server can sit next to it in the same dashboard.
Can I manage multiple ARK: Survival Evolved servers from one dashboard?
Yes. Add as many servers as your plan allows. The free tier includes one server; paid plans cover two to eight, all from a single dashboard.
Is Takaro a replacement for my server host?
No. Takaro is a management layer on top of the server you already run. You keep your hosting provider; Takaro connects to the server and adds economy, teleports, moderation and analytics.
Can I write custom modules?
Yes. Takaro modules are commands, hooks and cron jobs you can write yourself, and the REST API is open for anything a module cannot reach.
How much does it cost?
The free tier covers one server with every module included. Paid plans start at €7.99/month for two servers. See all plans.
Is ARK: Survival Evolved support official?
Yes. Takaro builds, tests and releases this connector itself, with versioned releases and a documented install. Bugs go to the connectors repository.
Ready to manage your ARK: Survival Evolved server?
Install the connector, connect, and start adding features in minutes.
Running more than one game?
One Takaro account runs every game below, with one player profile across all of them.