To create a free ARK server using Scalacube, follow these steps:
1. Visit
Scalacube's ARK server page and click "Get Your Server."
2. Choose the closest dedicated server location and click "Next."
3. Select the first player slots plan, which is free, and click "Next."
4. Choose your server address (only "IP with Port" is available for free servers) and click "Next."
5. Click "Next" on the Applications page.
6. Sign up for an account on Scalacube.
7. Finalize your server setup by clicking "Continue."
Remember, you must click the "Renew for free" button every two days to keep your server active; otherwise, it will be deleted. You can manage your server through the "Manage server" option, where you can install, restart, or delete your server.
Note that free servers have limitations compared to premium plans, which offer more features like unlimited players and full file access. For more information, visit Scalacube's guides on ARK server hosting.