Dedicated Server Guides • March 17, 2026 • 7 Min Read

Building an ASA Multi-Server Cluster: Shared Character & Dino Transfers Across Maps

Connect multiple ARK: Survival Ascended servers into an interconnected cluster. Shared ClusterSaveDir, cluster ID tokens, and cross-map transfers.

M By Marcus Vance, Principal Sysadmin

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Cross-ARK Cluster Architecture

A multi-server cluster allows players to transfer characters, tamed dinos, and items between different maps (e.g. The Island and Scorched Earth) using in-game Obelisks.

1. Startup Script Cluster Tokens

./AsaServer.sh ?listen -ClusterDirOverride="/mnt/shared_cluster" -clusterid="gameapp_cluster_2026"

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