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GameUserSettings.ini resets when the server restarts

GameUserSettings.ini is Reset When Server Restarts

1. Prerequisites

Please log in to the game panel.
For instructions on how to log in to the game panel, please see here

2. Revision History

  • 1.0:
    • Creation Date: 2024/1
    • Update Details: Initial version created
    • Created by: BESTNET-GSERVER

3. Table of Contents

4. Obtaining Backups

Please obtain a backup before performing the procedure.
Backups can be easily created from the game panel and can be restored with one click.
Please refer to the following.
Backup Acquisition Procedures are here

5. When GameUserSettings.ini is Reset on Server Restart

GameUserSettings.ini is one of the primary files used for ARK: Survival Evolved server configuration changes.
If the GameUserSettings.ini file is reset when the server restarts, it typically means there is an error in the file. This is usually caused by a syntax error, missing required settings in the file, or spelling errors.
After correcting any incorrect or missing entries, restart the server and verify whether the issue is resolved.

6. Verify Each Section Header in the Configuration File

Each section is indicated by a header at the beginning of the section. Please verify that the file contains the following headers:
Configuration file location: ShooterGame/Saved/Config/LinuxServer/GameUserSettings.ini

[ServerSettings]
[/Script/ShooterGame.ShooterGameUserSettings]
[ScalabilityGroups]
[SessionSettings]
[/Script/Engine.GameSession]
If any of these sections are missing, the settings will be reset to defaults.

7. If the Issue Persists After Verification, Verify Each Key Value in the Configuration File

Each setting should be on a new line and should appear in Key=Value format with no spaces.
Please verify using the ARK wiki as a reference. URL: https://ark.fandom.com/ja/wiki/サーバー構成

8. Recovery Using Default File

If the issue cannot be resolved, copy the entire contents of the default file and paste it in full to make corrections.
Default configuration file location: ShooterGame/Config/LinuxServer/DefaultGameUserSettings.ini

If you have any other questions, please submit a ticket.

 

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