| SERVER PROFILE | HOST NODE | STATUS | MAP | GAME PORT | QUERY PORT | RCON PORT | PLAYERS | PROCESS | ACTIONS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No servers found on linked machines. | |||||||||
Shared cluster parameters synchronize cross-ark transfers and shared directories across all cluster nodes.
SQL database PRO
Check this host and connected machines for an existing MariaDB or MySQL server before installing another one. Each queried host needs Pro and the current launcher.
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For installation, launch and plugin configuration, open Cluster Overview → SQL Database in the desktop launcher on the target host. Remote SQL installation is not available here.
Save bandwidth and avoid re-downloading 30GB+ server updates per server! Downloads server binaries and plugins once into machine staging, then distributes to stopped installations on this machine. Run distribution separately on each remote node.
Assign dedicated CPU core affinities per server to eliminate thread contention and optimize ASA tick rates.
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Stage and distribute plugins across all servers on this machine. Drag and drop plugin ZIP or DLL files directly into the box below to stage them automatically.
Bridges in-game player chat seamlessly across all online cluster maps via high-speed RCON sockets.
Manage cluster permission groups, player assignments, and real-time in-game nameplate & chat colors across all servers.
Permission Groups & Styling
| GROUP | PREFIX | PERMISSIONS | NAME COLOR | CHAT COLOR | ACTION |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Click 🔄 Reload from DB or select this tab to load live permission groups. | |||||
Player Assignments
| EOS / STEAM ID | ASSIGNED GROUPS | ACTION |
|---|---|---|
| Click 🔄 Reload from DB or select this tab to load live player assignments. | ||
The visual ArkShop editor is available in the desktop launcher. SMALink does not load or save these shop forms yet. For raw configuration edits, open a server → Config Files and select its ArkShop configuration.
/buy <ID> using accumulated play-time points.
| ITEM KEY | DISPLAY NAME | TYPE | PRICE (PTS) | BLUEPRINT / COMMAND | ACTIONS | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No live shop records loaded. Manage ArkShop in the desktop launcher. | |||||||
/kit <name>.
| KIT ID | KIT NAME | PRICE | COOLDOWN | VIP ONLY | INCLUDED ITEMS | ACTIONS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No live shop records loaded. Manage ArkShop in the desktop launcher. | |||||||
| PLAYER | EOS ID | CURRENT POINTS | LAST ACTIVE | ACTIONS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No live shop records loaded. Manage ArkShop in the desktop launcher. | |||||||
One Cluster ID for every server on this host. A mismatch disables Pro.
Server passwords are read from and saved to your host by the launcher. SMALink relays authorized changes over HTTPS.
••••••••Use All Server Settings to edit the host’s actual rates and multipliers. Saving rates is Free; syncing rates across the cluster requires Pro.
| SETTING / INI KEY | CATEGORY | CUSTOM | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Select a server tab to view settings. | |||
Backups are automatically created on the host machine before any file edits are written.
AsaApi and bundled plugin installation are Free. The host installs the current compatible API and bundled tools while preserving existing configuration. Stop the server first.
Cross-Chat, Permissions and ArkShop management require Pro. Install custom plugin packages from the launcher on the host.
Open this page to load installed plugin configuration paths.
Manage Whitelist (AllowedCheaterSteamIDs.txt) and Banlist (BanList.txt). One ID per line.
| PLAYER NAME | STEAM / EOS ID | LAST SEEN |
|---|---|---|
| Refresh to load players from this host. | ||
Direct RCON Command Console
Times use the host computer’s local time. The launcher must remain running. Countdown warnings follow the server’s shutdown settings.
Manage additional scheduled jobs in the desktop launcher. Existing jobs are preserved when saving here.
Process output
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View the separate AsaApi file log in the desktop launcher.
Host jobs
Creating backups requires Pro. Backups remain on the host. Follow completion in the host jobs log.
Restoring an existing world archive is Free. Select and restore archives in the desktop launcher; remote archive browsing and restoration are not available here.
Manage the dedicated server game files for this profile via SteamCMD.