Why is that can you be more specific i dont get the point it would use more internet and data and menory wouldnt it? This is a very common misconception, and a very reasonable one. Rent one online or simply download free programs of which Ark Server Manager is one. Originally posted by Veeshan:And as a general FYI related to this topic, the general recommendation is to avoid hosting one's own server via the Ark menu Host/Local button and instead host a server outside the client, using 3rd party software.