This guide will help you about ARK Survival Ascended Server Brown in List & Join Button Missing.
When managing an ARK: Survival Ascended server, one of the most common issues administrators encounter is seeing their server listed in brown with the Join button missing. This can be frustrating, especially when the server shows up in the browser but players are unable to connect. In short, a brown server listing with no Join button is a clear sign that your server needs updating. By keeping both the server and client versions aligned, you’ll restore full functionality and allow players to connect seamlessly.
ARK Survival Ascended Server Brown in List & Join Button Missing
When browsing the server list in ARK: Survival Ascended, you might notice that your server appears brown and the Join button is either missing or grayed out. This issue prevents you from connecting to the server, even though it shows up in the server list.
This issue occurs because the server is out of date. Its version does not match the current ARK: Survival Ascended client version. Since ARK updates frequently, clients cannot join servers that are running an older version of the game. When this happens, affected servers will appear brown in the server list and the Join button will be unavailable. This behavior is normal and simply indicates that the server needs to be updated to the latest version.
Resolution: Update the Server
1. Log in to your Game Control Panel and navigate to your service.
2. Before making any modifications, stop the server from running by clicking the Stop button.
3. You should see an Exclamation "!" icon on the Steam Update icon.
4. Click the Steam Update button to update your server.
4. Click the Steam Update button to update your server.
After updating your server, refresh the server list in ARK: Survival Ascended.
Your server should now appear with its normal color, and the Join button will be active, allowing players to connect without any issues.
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