How to Join an ARK PC Server from Your Xbox

ByJames Dorn Last Update on

As an avid ARK survivor myself who runs a dedicated PC server, I‘ve helped dozens of Xbox friends join up to play together cross-platform. So let me guide you through the process step-by-step!

Finding Your Server‘s Connection Info

First things first – you‘ll need to get the server‘s IP address and connection details from the admin.

Key Things to Note:

- IP address (e.g. 123.123.123.123)  
- Port (default is 7778 for ARK)
- Whether a password is required

With over 100,000 ARK servers hosted across platforms, getting the right address is crucial. According to BattleMetrics, over 60% of servers now enable crossplay capabilities to allow Windows, Xbox, PS4, Switch, and mobile players to all adventure together.

Once you have the server connection info, it‘s time to link up…

Adding the Server on your Xbox

From the main menu of your ARK game:

  1. Navigate to "Join ARK"
  2. Click on "Add Server" in the bottom right
  3. Select "PC Sessions"
  4. Enter the IP address and connection details
  5. Ensure "Enable Crossplay" is ticked
  6. Click "Add Server" to save all settings
Pro Tip: Snap a pic of the details on your phone for easy access!

Connecting to the Server

Now the server will appear permanetly under "My Survivors" in your Xbox server browser:

  1. Click "Join ARK"
  2. Choose "My Survivors"
  3. Select your saved server
  4. Click "Join Session"
  5. You may need to enter a server password if enabled

Once loaded in, you‘ll officially be playing crossplay ARK multiplayer with your PC pals!

Crossplay Methods for ARK Servers

PlatformConnection MethodRequires Crossplay Enabled
XboxFind in server browserYes
PS4Input IP addressYes
SwitchNo public serversN/A
MobileInput IP addressYes
Epic GamesInput IP addressNo*

*Epic connects natively without additional crossplay config

So there you have my fully-fledged walkthrough for playing on an ARK PC server from your Xbox! I hope all the steps and details help you get connected. That‘s one hurdle down…now comes the fun part – survival!

Let me know if you have any other questions in the comments, and be sure to check my YouTube channel for more gaming tutorials.

Happy ARKing!

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