Changing the order that mods are loaded in on your ARK server

ARK loads Workshop mods in the order listed in ActiveMods. Load order matters when a mod depends on another mod or when two mods change the same items, dinos, engrams, or game systems.

1. Open your ARK server in the control panel.
2. Click Configuration Files.
3. Open GameUserSettings.ini with Text Editor or Config Editor.
4. Find the [ServerSettings] section.
5. Edit ActiveMods so the Workshop IDs are in the order you need:

   ActiveMods=111111111,222222222,333333333

6. Save the file and restart the server.

Put framework, dependency, or core overhaul mods first when the mod author tells you to. Keep only numbers and commas in the list. If the server fails to start after changing load order, revert to the previous list and check the Workshop pages for dependency instructions.

Before you start

Make one change at a time and keep a note of what you changed. If the server is active, warn players before restarting or applying settings that may disconnect them.

If you get stuck

Check the control-panel console or latest log output for errors. If you submit a support ticket, include the server name, the change you made, and the exact error message.