Summary
Ark: Survival Evolved servers come with a preestablished RCON (Remote Connection) port and settings; however, the function is typically not available to Ark. With the aid of third-party tools, Ark server owners and moderators can take advantage of RCON to execute commands and monitor the server state even when not connected. This allows for a far more excellent and more secure method of moderation and is essential for server owners serious about keeping their servers safe.
| Note | RCON requires an Admin Password, and can only be utilized through third-party tools. |
How to Set Up RCON on an Ark Server
1. Log in to the BisectHosting Games panel.
2. Choose Config Files > Ark User Settings from the left sidebar.
3. Navigate to the RCONEnabled line and ensure it is set to True. Additionally, copy the RCONPort and note it down somewhere.
4. If any changes were made, choose Save Content. Then Stop and Start the server.
5. Go to the Ark RCON Admin site and download the latest version.
6. Extract the file into an empty folder and launch ara.exe.
7. Once open, press Right-click > New Server. 
8. Enter the Server IP under Host, the copied RCON-Port, and enter an easily identifiable name. 
| Note | Fill in the Server Password field with the currently set Admin Password. |
9. Once set up, Double-click the server to connect via RCON.
