# Ark Survival Evolved

### Prerequisites

* An ARK: Survival Evolved server with [ARK Server API](https://gameservershub.com/forums/resources/ark-server-api.12/) installed (for plugin connection).
* RCON access if using Tip4Serv via RCON.
* [ArkShop](https://gameservershub.com/forums/resources/ark-survival-evolved-arkshop.22/) and [Permissions](https://gameservershub.com/forums/resources/ark-permissions.20/) plugins if required.

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### Installation

1. **Add Your Server:**\
   Go to [My Servers](https://tip4serv.com/dashboard/my-servers) and add your ARK server.
2. **Choose a Connection Method:**\
   Select either **Plugin** or **RCON**.
3. **Configure Plugins:**\
   Follow the step-by-step setup instructions provided.

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### Commands

Each command can be added to a product via the Tip4Serv product editor.

#### 📣 Broadcast

Send a public thank-you message to the server.

**Example:**

```bash
Broadcast Thank you {arkse_username} for your {total_paid} {currency} donation
```

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#### 🎁 Sell Items and Experience

Deliver items or XP directly to players.

**Prerequisites:**

* Plugin must be installed on the target server.
* Enable “Allow server choice” and “Run only if player is online” in the product settings.
* Plugin allows use of commands like `GiveItem` (not possible via RCON).

![Options](https://tip4serv.com/img/tuto/arksteamid2.png)

**Examples:**

```bash
GiveItemToPlayer {ue4_id} "Blueprint'/Game/PrimalEarth/CoreBlueprints/Resources/PrimalItemResource_ElementShard.PrimalItemResource_ElementShard'" 2 65 0
```

```
GiveExpToPlayer {ue4_id} 50 false false
```

Use this generator: [ARK COMMANDS](https://arkids.net/commands)

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#### 💰 Sell Points

Give players points to spend in-game.

**Prerequisite:**\
[ArkShop plugin](https://gameservershub.com/forums/resources/ark-survival-evolved-arkshop.22/)

**Example:**

```bash
AddPoints {steam_id} 51
```

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#### 🛡️ Sell Permissions (Subscriptions)

Grant or revoke player permissions.

**Prerequisites:**

* [Permissions plugin](https://gameservershub.com/forums/resources/ark-permissions.20/)
* If you use a shared database across maps, add only one server to your product.

**Examples:**

```bash
Permissions.Add {steam_id} VIP
Permissions.Remove {steam_id} VIP
```

**Steps:**

1. Go to the [Product Editor](https://docs.tip4serv.com/store-setup/server-commands)
2. Enable **subscriptions**
3. Set the **start command** (Do this after first payment)
4. Set the **end command** (Do this if subscription expires)

![Subscriptions](https://tip4serv.com/img/tuto/arksubscription2.png)

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#### ➗ Multiply Quantity

Use a multiplier based on the quantity the customer selects.

**Prerequisite:**\
Enable “Allow quantity choice” in your product settings.

**Example for a 200-points pack:**

```bash
AddPoints {steam_id} {quantity*200}
```

**If the player buys it 4 times, it becomes:**

```bash
AddPoints 76561198030572988 800
```

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### ⚖️ Plugin vs RCON Comparison

| Feature                | Plugin                                | RCON                                                      |
| ---------------------- | ------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------- |
| Requires player online | ✅ Yes                                 | ❌ No                                                      |
| Execution source       | Player (in-game)                      | Server (console)                                          |
| Multi-server setup     | One API key for all identical servers | Each server must be connected individually                |
| Command types          | Any console command                   | Limited to `{steam_id}` and `{ue4_id}` supported commands |


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