Budget ARK: Survival Evolved Server Hosting
High Performance, hibernates if unused
Wake & Play Server SALE $9.79 first month , then $13.98 per month
- 4GB RAM
- 2 Save & Swap Instances
- 20GB SSD Storage
- 40GB Cloud Backups
Wake & Play Server SALE $14.69 first month , then $20.98 per month
- 6GB RAM
- 2 Save & Swap Instances
- 30GB SSD Storage
- 60GB Cloud Backups
Wake & Play Server SALE $19.59 first month , then $27.98 per month
- 8GB RAM
- 2 Save & Swap Instances
- 40GB SSD Storage
- 80GB Cloud Backups
Premium ARK: Survival Evolved Server Hosting
High Performance servers that are always online
Premium 24/7 Server - 4GB RAM
- 3 Save & Swap Instances
- 20GB SSD Storage
- 40GB Cloud Backups
Premium 24/7 Server - 6GB RAM
- 5 Save & Swap Instances
- 30GB SSD Storage
- 60GB Cloud Backups
Premium 24/7 Server - 8GB RAM
- 7 Save & Swap Instances
- 40GB SSD Storage
- 80GB Cloud Backups
- 2GB - 32GB RAM
- Save & Swap Instances
- Fully Customize Server
- Save on large builds
* Trials available only while supplies last. A valid cell/mobile phone number will be required to verify your eligibility for a trial. One trial per person.
Budget or Premium?
What is the difference between Nodecraft Plans?
| Budget - Wake & Play Server | Premium - 24/7 Server | |
|---|---|---|
| Server Online | Online When You Are Shuts down when unused, Wake & Play anytime to resume | 24/7 Always online, you're always in control |
| High Performance Hardware | yes | yes |
| Easy to use Control Panel | yes | yes |
| DDoS Protection | yes | yes |
| Cloud Backups | yes | yes |
| Automated Tasks | no | yes |
| Automatic Backups | On Hibernation Backup is created when server is not being used | Weekly Full control to increase/change |
| Manual Backups | no | yes |
| Static Dedicated IP | no | yes |
| Wake & Play Share Link | yes | no |
| Game Swapping | yes | yes |
| Free DNS Hostname | yes | yes |
| Web-based File Manager | yes | yes |
| SFTP File Access | no | yes |
Introducing Nodecraft Lite - Budget Server Hosting
Our new product, Nodecraft Lite, offers the same high-quality server hosting experience at lower costs.
Unlike Nodecraft Pro game servers that run 24/7, Nodecraft Lite Servers are only online when players actively use them.
Server owners are given a password-protected Wake & Play Share Link to share with anyone to wake the server from hibernation.
For a full list of feature differences between our Pro and Lite packages, check out the chart above labeled "Budget or Premium?".
Top-tier Features Like No Other Ark: Survival Server Host
Dedication to High Quality
Don't compromise on performance. Enjoy lightning-fast hardware, low latency (no lag), and Ark servers equipped with DDoS protection.
What distinguishes us is our commitment to not overselling our game servers. We maintain an average of 12 customers per device, while our competitors cram 60-120 customers per device, hoping they won't all be online at the same time.Â
Enjoy high quality and game confidently with Nodecraft's 7 Days to Die servers.
Save & Swap Games Instantly At No Additional Cost
That's right! One server price covers any and all of the 30+ games, editions, plugins, and 300+ modpacks that Nodecraft has available in a one-click installer!
Play Ark on your server, and when you feel like it, save your progress in the cloud and instantly start a new game on the same server.
Easy to Use Control Panel with Advanced Server Hosting Tools when You Need Them
Nodecraft makes it a breeze to set up Ark server hosting in just seconds! You can effortlessly control your settings and make configuration changes using our easy-to-use control panel and friendly interface.Â
Our ARK server hosting system is simple enough for anyone to start and manage a server, but performs with the stability and speed to satisfy the most experienced gamer. We also offer you everything you need for advanced server management, like in-app control for MySQL databases, file manager, and live-streamed server consoles. It’s all designed to make your gaming experience smooth and enjoyable!
Unmatched Customer Service
We're proud to showcase our support team, which truly reflects our commitment to delivering the very best for you. Check out the reviews below to discover what others have shared about the skill, knowledge, helpfulness, and speed of our amazing support team!
On average, we respond to your conversations within 5 minutes and resolve your problems within an hour. Our support staff is available from 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. CST daily!
You can reach support toll-free by calling +1-888-907-3220 or using the live chat on our website.
Create your ARK Server today!
SAVE & SWAP TO ANY OTHER GAME, FOR NO ADDITIONAL COST.Customer Reviews:
See why our customers say we're the best Ark: Survival Evolved server host!
"I had a server stood up in a couple hours that I was confident would be up indefinitely. I misunderstood a few things, and the customer service even at 8pm was prompt, courteous, and walked me through everything I needed to know to get the server back on track."
"Nodecraft had a very flexible setup, allowing almost every single aspect of the server to be changed, which I certainly made use of. This was really useful when running modded servers or games with specific settings (ARK comes to mind). Overall, very good service, stable servers and I definitely recommend."
"I have rented Eco, Ark, and now a Satisfactory server from Nodecraft and have really enjoyed the quality of the servers, absolutely no down time that has impacted my player base.
Customer service is top notch. They are easily reachable using both the chat and telephone features and help make sense of things.
I recently contacted their service team regarding a discrepancy in pricing on their website and they walked me through the numbers - turns out I was getting a better deal than their website led me to believe.
I absolutely love this company and will continue to use them in the future."
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ARK: Survival Evolved
You start the game off as a man or woman on the shores of an island named ARK. Your character begins naked, freezing, and starving so you must hunt, gather resources, craft gear (and other items), build a base, and brave the dinosaur-filled wilds in order to survive. You can fight, kill, tame, or even breed dinosaurs and other ancient creatures on the island.
Team up with your friends in PvE or create a PvP server and go head-to-head with other players. You decide! When you host your game with Nodecraft, you make all the server rules.
High Quality Features for the Best Ark Servers
Don't settle for budget performance on your Ark server
Controlling your Ark server has never been easier
Always human and here to help with your Ark Server
Save your progress in the cloud and instantly start a new game server
Instantly explore new worlds of content whether it's Ark or others!
Instantly add Ark Server automation
Ark server backups, securely stored in the cloud
Brand your Ark: Survival Evolved server & skip the IP
Invite your moderation team to help manage your Ark Server
For when web-based access isn't enough to customize your Ark Server
Instantly add a hosted database for your Ark Server
Don't let attacks prevent you from playing Ark
F.A.Q.
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Does Nodecraft offer free Ark server hosting trials?
Nodecraft offers two options to trial our platform on all of our available plans except the Build Your Own.
Option 1: No credit card required; test our platform for free for 24 hours.
Option 2: Upgrade to a 7-day free trial by entering payment details.
What's included in the trial plan?
You can install any games available from our One-Click Installer and customize them using our server control panel or file manager.
You will not be able to use advanced features such as FTP or file uploading during the free trial
If you have any questions regarding the free trial or our services, please contact our support team.
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What is the difference between Nodecraft Lite and Pro subscriptions?
In short, Nodecraft Lite is the same high quality product as Nodecraft Pro, but with slightly different features to allow us to offer a budget friendly option. You can read more about the feature differences in the comparison chart on this page or visit our knowledge base article below.
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What payment methods do you accept?
Nodecraft is working on expanding the payment methods that are supported. Today we support the following payment methods:
All Major Debit/Credit Cards
Apple Pay
Google Pay
Paypal
Securing Payments
Nodecraft protects your payment information by using a PCI certified payment gateway. In doing so Nodecraft never has direct access to any of your sensitive payment details. All communication between customers, Nodecraft, and the payment gateway are secured using SSL encryption and modern tokenization.
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When will I be billed?
Understanding the billing for your game server subscription is important to every server owner. Nodecraft offers a transparent and simple subscription service that ensures you always know when payments are coming and offers full control so there are no surprises.
Every game server subscription is billed with:
Full subscription management, cancel anytime
Payment Reminder 7 days before autopay
A grace period of 3 days, after which unpaid subscriptions are automatically terminated.
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What is your refund policy?
Our latest refund policy and money back guarantee can always be found at:
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Do you provide dedicated IPs for Ark Servers?
Nodecraft offers two products: Nodecraft Pro and Nodecraft Lite. Nodecraft Pro servers are issued a dedicated IP address that will only be used by one customer at a time and will only change if the server is archived, the service is ended, or in the rare case that a server requires changing nodes.
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Do my Ark: Survival Evolved servers run 24/7?
Nodecraft offers two products: Nodecraft Pro and Nodecraft Lite. Nodecraft Pro servers are able to be online 24/7.
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Can I upgrade or downgrade my plan?
You can automatically upgrade or downgrade your Nodecraft Pro Server plan at any time via the billing dashboard, which you will have access to as soon as you log in.
While in Open Beta, if you want to change between Nodecraft Pro and Nodecraft Lite, you will have to cancel your current subscription and create a subscription with the other product.
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Do I need to enter my credit card info to sign up?
No! Our free 24-hour trial is available with no credit card required.
Try an Ark: Survival Evolved server out for free for 24 hours to see what we offer.
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Do Ark servers include DDoS Protection?
Our data centers have both external and internal packet scrubbing to protect against large-scale attacks against each server.
Play on your Ark: Survival Evolved server with DDoS protection today via Nodecraft!
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What is an instance?
Nodecraft allows users to save and swap between games and modpacks by utilizing the server instances available to each plan. These instances can be thought of like save slots that are able to hold a game server's files in a saved state for you to pop back into your server to play later.
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How many player slots does my Ark server have?
Nodecraft does not limit player slots on your server, so you can have as many player slots as the game allows!
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How do I cancel my service?
Our entire team understands the anxiety around canceling your online subscriptions. Your game server subscriptions can be canceled instantly and at any time by following the instructions below:
Login to your Nodecraft account and visit the Billing Overview.
Click on the game server subscription you'd like to cancel.
Find the cancellation page from the tabbed navigation.
Complete the cancellation form.
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How do I add mods to Ark: Survival Evolved server?
Adding Steam Workshop mods to your ARK Dedicated server is easy,.and you can always reach out to our support team if you need additional help.
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Have more questions?
At Nodecraft, we are on a mission to empower every gamer to run their own customized game servers regardless of technical expertise. Our support staff is highly knowledgeable, always human, and happy to help.
If you have any additional questions about Nodecraft or Ark: Survival Evolved Server hosting, please reach out!