Frequently Asked Questions

Unofficial-Servers.com is the leading platform for discovering unofficial and private game servers. We provide accurate, real-time server listings for ARK, Rust, Minecraft, and more. Our mission is to connect gamers with quality server communities while providing server owners with powerful tools to grow their player base.

Simply visit our servers page and select your game from the dropdown. You can filter by PvP/PvE, modded/vanilla, player count, country, and more. Our rankings show the most active and popular servers at the top.

Click on any server in our list to view its details page. You'll find the IP address and port number there. Open your game, go to multiplayer/servers, and enter the connection details. Most servers also support direct connect via the in-game console.

Click the 'Add Server' button at the top of the page. You'll need to create an account first. Once logged in, enter your server's IP address and port. Our system will automatically query your server to verify it's online and gather accurate player statistics.

Yes! Basic server listing is completely free. Your server will appear in our rankings based on real player activity. We also offer premium placement options for server owners who want additional visibility, featured listings, and promotional tools.

Our rankings use a transparent algorithm based on real player activity, verified player counts, uptime statistics, and community engagement. We actively detect and derank servers using fake or inflated player numbers to ensure fair rankings.

We query game servers directly using official server APIs and Steam Query protocols. Our system compares multiple data points over time to ensure accuracy and detect any attempts to inflate player numbers.

Yes! We offer various promotional options including featured server listings, banner ads, and premium placement in search results. Contact us for more information about advertising rates and packages.

Click the 'Sign Up' button in the top right corner of the homepage. Fill out the required information including your email and password, then click Submit. You'll receive a verification email to activate your account.

Go to the login page and click 'Forgot Password'. Enter your registered email address and we'll send you a link to reset your password. Follow the instructions in the email to create a new password.

Once your server is listed, log into your account and navigate to your dashboard. Find your server in the list and click 'Claim Ownership'. You'll need to verify ownership through your server's query port or by adding a verification code to your server.

We currently support ARK: Survival Evolved, ARK: Survival Ascended, Minecraft, Rust, Unturned, and Last Oasis. We're constantly working on adding more games - if your favorite isn't listed, contact us to request it.

Yes! We track both vanilla and modded ARK servers. Our system automatically detects popular mods and you can filter specifically for modded servers using our search filters.

Many servers on our platform support crossplay between Steam and console players. You can filter for crossplay-enabled servers in the advanced search options.

We take data privacy seriously. Your personal information is stored securely and never shared with third parties. We only collect information necessary for account creation and server management.

Very accurate. Unlike other server lists that rely on self-reported numbers, we query servers directly through their official APIs. Our system also detects and filters any attempts to artificially inflate player counts.

If your server shows as offline, our system may have trouble reaching it. This could be due to firewall settings, network issues, or the server being down. Check that your server's query port is accessible and not blocked.