Ark survival ascended non dedicated server not letting me invite friends through Xbox or...

Hello ! I'm Aymeric, an independent advisor, and I'm here to help !

Cross play is enabled on ARK Survival Ascended, but only in dedicated servers.

Non-dedicated servers do not support cross play at the moment.

Please let me know if you have any other question !

Here is a "how to" article about creating dedicated servers for Ark. How to Host an ARK: Survival Evolved Dedicated Server

Let me know if this was of any assistance.

Hi Zoona, my name is Jhon, and will be a pleasure help you

Inviting friends to a non-dedicated server in Ark: Survival Evolved on Xbox can be tricky, but fear not! Here are some troubleshooting steps you can try:

Make sure your server is visible:

Open Ark on Xbox and create a non-dedicated server.
In the server settings, ensure "Enable LAN play" and "Show my server to the public" are both checked.
Set a server name and password (optional, but helpful for identifying your server).

Double-check your friend's connection:

Ask your friend to search for servers in the "LAN" tab, not the regular server list.
Verify they have downloaded all Ark updates and DLC (if applicable).
Ensure their Xbox network settings are open to LAN play.

Try alternative invite methods:

From the pause menu within your Ark game, navigate to the "Players" tab.
If your friend's gamertag appears, try inviting them directly from there.
If your friend is online on Xbox Live, try inviting them through the Xbox party menu.

Restart the game and console:

Sometimes, a simple restart can resolve networking issues.
Close Ark and fully power down your Xbox One or Series X/S.
Wait a few minutes, then turn everything back on and try again.

Network troubleshooting:

Ensure your internet connection is stable and functioning properly.
Consider restarting your router or modem to refresh the connection.
If using Wi-Fi, try switching to a wired connection for better stability.

For your reference, I've included some links where you can find more details about the solutions I suggested

https://gamertweak.com/play-with-friends-ark-survival-ascended/

Note: This is a non-Microsoft website. The page appears to be providing accurate, safe information. Watch out for ads on the site that may advertise products frequently classified as a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Products). Thoroughly research any product advertised on the site before you decide to download and install it.

I hope this helps! Don't hesitate to ask if you have any further questions or need additional clarification.

Hi Julian,

Welcome to Microsoft Community.

I'm Hahn and I'm here to help you with your concern.

I'm sorry to hear that you're having trouble hosting a non-dedicated server in Ark: Survival Ascended. There are a few possible reasons why your friends cannot join your server, such as:

- Your server is not configured properly for crossplay. According to the official wiki, crossplay is only supported between Steam and Epic Games Store versions of the game, and between Xbox and Windows Store versions of the game. You cannot crossplay between PC and Xbox if you have different versions of the game. Dedicated server setup - ARK Official Community Wiki

Disclaimer: Microsoft provides no assurances and/or warranties, implied or otherwise, and is not responsible for the information you receive from the third-party linked sites or any support related to technology.

- Your server is not using the correct ports for crossplay. According to a guide on port forwarding, you need to open the following ports on your router and firewall for Ark: Survival Ascended:

- Steam TCP: 27015, 27036

- Steam UDP: 27015, 27031-27036

- Xbox TCP: 3074

- Xbox UDP: 88, 500, 3074, 3544, 4500

- Your server is not visible to your friends or the public. You need to set a server name and password for your non-dedicated server, and share it with your friends. You also need to enable the option "Show my server to the public" in the server settings. Alternatively, you can invite your friends directly from the game menu or the Steam overlay.

I hope this helps you solve your problem and enjoy the game with your friends. Have a great day!

Your Sincerely

| Microsoft Community Support Specialist

Hello Reagan Bordelon,



Greetings!



Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community.



It appears that the issue you are experiencing of not able to join non dedicated server to play the game is in-game specific issue and best address to the game developer support team. We will help you how to submit a ticket request to get the proper assistance of your concern.

You can click on this link to start submitting a ticket: Submit-a ticket/Studio wildcard support



We are positive that you’ll get more relevant information and best resolution to your concern.



Sincerely,