# How to Change the Map on Your ARK Survival Ascended Server (/docs/ark-survival-ascended/change-map)



import { Step, Steps } from 'fumadocs-ui/components/steps';

Change the Map [#change-the-map]

<Steps>
  <Step>
    Stop the server [#stop-the-server]

    In the [XGamingServer Panel](https://panel.xgamingserver.com), go to **Console** and stop the server.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Change the map in Startup [#change-the-map-in-startup]

    Click **Startup** in the sidebar. Find the **Map** field and set it to the desired map name.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Start the server [#start-the-server]

    Start from **Console**. The server loads the selected map. Each map has its own save — switching back loads the previous save.
  </Step>
</Steps>

Available Maps [#available-maps]

| Map            | Value              |
| -------------- | ------------------ |
| The Island     | `TheIsland_WP`     |
| Scorched Earth | `ScorchedEarth_WP` |
| The Center     | `TheCenter_WP`     |
| Aberration     | `Aberration_WP`    |

> Map names may change as new DLC releases. Check the ARK wiki for the latest values.

Ports [#ports]

Each map instance uses its own port. The default is 7777, with additional maps using +2 increments (7779, 7781, etc.).

Related Guides [#related-guides]

* [Server Configuration](/docs/ark-survival-ascended/configure-your-server)
* [Startup Parameters](/docs/ark-survival-ascended/startup-parameters)