# How to Change the Map on Your ARK: Survival Evolved Server (/docs/ark-survival-evolved/map-selection)



Changing the Map [#changing-the-map]

Via Startup Tab [#via-startup-tab]

1. In the [XGamingServer Panel](https://panel.xgamingserver.com), click **Startup**
2. Find the **Map** field
3. Enter the map name (see table below)
4. Restart your server

Via Command Line [#via-command-line]

The map is the first argument in the startup command:

```
ShooterGameServer.exe TheIsland?SessionName=...
```

Official Maps [#official-maps]

| Map             | Server Name       | Type             |
| --------------- | ----------------- | ---------------- |
| The Island      | `TheIsland`       | Base game (free) |
| The Center      | `TheCenter`       | Free DLC         |
| Scorched Earth  | `ScorchedEarth_P` | Paid DLC         |
| Ragnarok        | `Ragnarok`        | Free DLC         |
| Aberration      | `Aberration_P`    | Paid DLC         |
| Extinction      | `Extinction`      | Paid DLC         |
| Valguero        | `Valguero_P`      | Free DLC         |
| Genesis: Part 1 | `Genesis`         | Paid DLC         |
| Crystal Isles   | `CrystalIsles`    | Free DLC         |
| Genesis: Part 2 | `Gen2`            | Paid DLC         |
| Lost Island     | `LostIsland`      | Free DLC         |
| Fjordur         | `Fjordur`         | Free DLC         |

> 📝 **Note:** Map names are case-sensitive. Use the exact `Server Name` from the table above.

Custom / Mod Maps [#custom--mod-maps]

For Workshop maps, add the mod ID to your mod list and use the mod's map name as the startup map. See [Mod Setup](/docs/ark-survival-evolved/mod-setup).

What Happens to the Old World? [#what-happens-to-the-old-world]

Changing the map creates a new save. The old world's save files remain in `ShooterGame/Saved/SavedArks/` — you can switch back by changing the map name again.

Related Guides [#related-guides]

* [Server Configuration](/docs/ark-survival-evolved/server-settings)
* [Difficulty & Max Dino Level](/docs/ark-survival-evolved/difficulty-levels)