# How to Back Up and Restore Your ARK Survival Evolved Server (/docs/ark-survival-evolved/backup-restore)



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Save File Location [#save-file-location]

ARK saves are in `ShooterGame/Saved/SavedArks/`:

* `.ark` — the world/map save
* `.arktribe` — tribe data
* `.arkprofile` — player data

<Tabs items={['Via Panel Backups', 'Manual Backup']}>
  <Tab value="Via Panel Backups">
    <Steps>
      <Step>
        In the [XGamingServer Panel](https://panel.xgamingserver.com), click **Backups** and click **Create Backup**.
      </Step>

      <Step>
        To restore, click **...** → **Restore** on any backup.
      </Step>
    </Steps>
  </Tab>

  <Tab value="Manual Backup">
    <Steps>
      <Step>
        Run `saveworld` in **Console** to force a save.
      </Step>

      <Step>
        Click **Files** and download the `ShooterGame/Saved/SavedArks/` folder.
      </Step>
    </Steps>
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

Related Guides [#related-guides]

* [Wipe & Reinstall](/docs/ark-survival-evolved/wipe-reinstall)
* [Import a Save](/docs/ark-survival-evolved/import-save)