ARK API is a plugin framework for ARK servers. It is normally installed from Mod Manager on supported Windows ARK services. If your service is not on Windows or the installer is not available, submit a ticket before attempting a manual install.
- Back up the server first: Backing up and restoring world and player data on your ARK server.
- Open your ARK server in the control panel.
- Click Mod Manager.
- Expand ARKAPI if the entry is collapsed.
- Install the ARK API option shown in Mod Manager.
- Restart the server and check the log for ARK API load messages.
Run a Steam Update before reinstalling ARK API after major ARK updates if plugins stop loading. Use How to install ARK API Plugins on an ARK Server after ARK API is installed.
