# How to Upload a World Save to Your ARK Server (/docs/ark-survival-evolved/import-save)



import { File, Folder, Files } from 'fumadocs-ui/components/files';

Save File Location [#save-file-location]

<Files>
  <Folder name="ShooterGame" defaultOpen>
    <Folder name="Saved" defaultOpen>
      <Folder name="SavedArks" defaultOpen>
        <File name="TheIsland.ark" />

        <File name="TheIsland_AntiCorruptionBackup.bak" />

        <File name="12345678.arkprofile" />

        <File name="12345678.arktribe" />
      </Folder>
    </Folder>
  </Folder>
</Files>

Uploading Your Save [#uploading-your-save]

1. Stop your server
2. In the [XGamingServer Panel](https://panel.xgamingserver.com), click **Files**
3. Navigate to `ShooterGame/Saved/SavedArks/`
4. Upload your `.ark` file (must match the map name, e.g., `TheIsland.ark`)
5. Upload all associated `.arkprofile` and `.arktribe` files for player/tribe data
6. Make sure the **Map** in your Startup settings matches the `.ark` filename
7. Start your server

Local Singleplayer Save Location [#local-singleplayer-save-location]

**Windows:**

```
C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\ARK\ShooterGame\Saved\LocalProfiles\
```

Important Notes [#important-notes]

* The `.ark` filename must match the map name exactly
* Player profiles (`.arkprofile`) are needed for character data
* Tribe data (`.arktribe`) is needed for tribe ownership
* Saves are version-specific — server version must match

Related Guides [#related-guides]

* [How to Change the Map](/docs/ark-survival-evolved/map-selection)
* [How to Wipe & Reinstall](/docs/ark-survival-evolved/wipe-reinstall)