The ARK Survival AscendedServer Manager admins actually want.
A full ASA control panel: RCON dashboard, cluster manager, auto-update tool, and backup tool - built by an ARK admin, for ARK admins.
Free core edition · No credit card required · Windows dedicated servers
Why ARK: Survival Ascended needs a real server manager
Managing an ARK: Survival Ascended dedicated server by hand means juggling RDP sessions, editing raw INI files, remembering to check SteamCMD for updates, and manually warning players before every restart. It gets worse fast the moment you run more than one map or a full cluster.
Cousin Server Manager is a purpose-built ASA server manager that replaces all of that with a single web dashboard. It works as an ARK Ascended server control panel, an ARK server auto update tool, an ASA RCON dashboard, an ARK cluster manager, an ARK server backup tool, and an ASA plugin manager - all in one application that runs locally on your own machine.
Who uses Cousin Server Manager?
Solo & small hosting communities
Run one or two servers without needing a full hosting company's toolchain - install, configure, and manage everything from a single browser tab.
Cluster owners
Group any number of maps into a cluster, apply bulk actions, and keep INI settings, mods, and plugins consistent across every server with copy tools.
Communities with moderators
Delegate day-to-day admin work safely with per-user permissions - grant RCON or ban access without handing over full server control.
Every tool your ASA cluster needs
Dashboard & Cluster Grouping
See every ARK Survival Ascended server you run in one live dashboard - free forever. Organizing servers into custom clusters is a licensed feature.
- Live state indicators over WebSocket (stopped / starting / running / stopping / updating) - free
- Map, player count, ports, max players, cluster ID, build ID at a glance - free
- Group servers into custom clusters, independent of in-game -clusterID - requires a license
Start / Stop / Restart / Bulk Actions
One-click control for a single server or your entire fleet, with staggered starts and safe shutdown flows.
- Start / Stop / Restart / Force-Kill any server instantly
- Bulk Start All, Restart All, Stop All scoped to a cluster or selection
- Stop + Update + Start All - full fleet maintenance in one click
Auto-Update Monitor
Never fall behind a Steam build again - background monitoring detects, warns, and updates automatically.
- Periodic Steam build checks on a configurable interval
- Countdown warning broadcast to players before restart
- Automatic update + restart sequence, no browser tab required
Scheduler: Restarts & Recurring Commands
A background weekly restart scheduler per server, plus recurring RCON tasks, with customizable countdown messages for your players. Scheduler is a licensed feature.
- Per-day-of-week restart times, runs even with the browser closed - requires a license
- Customizable countdown broadcast template - requires a license
- Optional Destroy Wild Dinos after restart completes - requires a license
RCON Console
A full interactive RCON console, free forever. Recurring or one-time scheduled RCON tasks are part of the licensed Scheduler.
- Live RCON console with command history and quick-command buttons - free
- Pre-made command library (kick, ban, unban, rename, etc.) with parameter forms - free
- Custom reusable command templates with {placeholder} parameters - free
Backups & Player Profile Restore
Automatic world and player-profile backups with independent retention limits, free forever. Restoring a backup is a licensed feature.
- Configurable auto-backup interval with SaveWorld before each backup - free
- Independent retention limits for world backups vs. player profiles - free
- Browse, restore, or delete any world/map backup - restore requires a license
Mods & CurseForge Support
Search, add, and manage your ARK Survival Ascended mod list directly from a built-in CurseForge browser.
- Browse and search CurseForge mods without leaving the panel
- Add mods from search results or by manual CurseForge ID
- Reorder, enable/disable, and save your active mod list
ASA API & Advanced Plugin Management
Full integration with AsaApiLoader. Basic install is free; Advanced Plugin Management - config editing and live reload - is a licensed feature.
- Install/update the ASA Server API with a live install log - free
- Installed Plugins grid showing DLL and config status for each plugin - free
- Smart auto-generated config editor (or raw JSON mode) per plugin - requires a license
Discord Notifications
Per-server Discord webhook alerts for every important lifecycle event, fully customizable.
- Toggle notifications for start, stopping, update detected, updating, and crash events
- Customizable message templates with placeholders like {serverName}
- Send test messages to confirm your webhook works
Ban Manager
A centralized, cross-server player ban system with automatic retry and expiry handling. Ban Manager is a licensed feature.
- Search known players by name or EOS ID across all servers - requires a license
- Lifetime or timed bans, targeted at all servers, a cluster, or one server - requires a license
- Bans queue automatically and retry if a server is offline - requires a license
Multi-User Account Management
Give your co-admins and moderators exactly the access they need - nothing more, nothing less. Multi-user account management is a licensed feature.
- Create additional accounts with independent username/password - requires a license
- Per-user allowed tabs (Overview, RCON, Mods, Backups, etc.) - requires a license
- Per-user allowed actions (delete save, edit server, copy config, etc.) - requires a license
Local Windows Web Interface
Runs entirely on your own Windows machine - no cloud dependency, full control of your data.
- Installs locally via a simple setup wizard
- Controlled from any browser at http://localhost:<port>
- Your server files, saves, and backups never leave your machine
See your whole cluster at a glance
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Unlock auto-updates & plugins
The core ASA server manager is free. A license adds Auto-Update Monitor and Plugin Management.
1-Year License
Perfect for a single cluster or growing community. Auto-renews yearly.
- Full access to all server management features
- Auto-Update Monitor
- Advanced Plugin Management
- Cluster Grouping
- Restore Backups
- Scheduler (restarts & scheduled commands)
- Ban Manager
- Multi-user Account Management
- Discord + email support
- Auto-renews yearly, cancel anytime
Lifetime License
Pay once, own it forever. Best value for long-term hosts.
- Everything in the 1-Year License
- Never expires - activate once, use forever
- All future feature updates included
- Priority Discord support
- Unlimited servers on one machine
- Best long-term value for cluster owners
Take control of your ARK Ascended cluster today
Download the free ASA server manager, or contact us on Discord with any questions before you upgrade.