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How to Upload a World Save to Your ARK Server

How to transfer an existing ARK: Survival Evolved world from singleplayer or another server to your dedicated server.

Save File Location

TheIsland.ark
TheIsland_AntiCorruptionBackup.bak
12345678.arkprofile
12345678.arktribe

Uploading Your Save

  1. Stop your server
  2. In the XGamingServer Panel, 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

Windows:

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

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

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Save File Location
Uploading Your Save
Local Singleplayer Save Location
Important Notes
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