A non-dedicated server means your server is “hosted” in a shared environment with other, separate organizations. A dedicated server is your organization's own server and only contains your data.

What is a non dedicated server on ark?

What is the difference between dedicated and non dedicated servers generally? Dedicated server is the practice of having a unique IP and specific server serving only for you, while in non dedicated server a number of websites and people can benefit from the same server.

What does it mean to run a non dedicated server?

Non dedicated means your program is acting as the server and also running the game at the same time, so performance is not as good. Non dedicated has a tether that will leave anybody who joins tied at the hip to the host player. If the host gets too far away, the others are jerked to the host's position.