How many PS+ subscriptions do we need to play on a private server over the Internet?

I want to play Ark: Survival Evolved with a friend. We both got a PS4, but no PS+ subscription (yet). I've read that you can host a non-dedicated server on one of the consoles or get a 3rd one and host a dedicated server there. But I'm unsure of how many PS+ subscription are required, if any at all. I've looked on the web, but found contradicting information from several years ago. Now I'm even more confused than before.

Do you need a PS+ subscription, when hosting and playing on a private server? If so, how many PS+ subscriptions do you need (e.g. 1 for the dedicated server + 1 for each player)?

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Do both users have to have PlayStation Plus to play online?

In order to play most PS4 and PS5 games in online multiplayer, you need to have a PlayStation Plus subscription.

Do you need PS Plus to play servers?

No. Any game in PlayStation Now can be played online without an active PlayStation Plus membership. You can think of this as an extra perk of a PS Now subscription. However, if you want to transfer your PS Now game saves from console over to PC for whatever reason, you will need a PS Plus membership to do so.

What does paid PlayStation Plus subscription required for online multiplayer mean?

What are the benefits? PlayStation Plus is required for PS4 online multiplayer gaming. In addition, PlayStation Plus membership includes monthly PS4 games to download, exclusive PlayStation Store discounts, and 100GB of cloud storage for game saves.

Can 2 people use 1 PS Plus?

Can I share PlayStation Plus with a friend on another console? No. You can only share your games and PlayStation Plus benefits with accounts on one PS5 console with Console Sharing and Offline Play activated and your primary PS4 console.

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