Upload an Existing World to Your ARK Survival Evolved Server

Browse Local Files

Open Steam and navigate to your Library. Right-click ARK Survival Evolved and hover over Manage then Browse Local Files.

Find Your Save Data

Navigate to ShooterGame/Saved/SavedArksLocal. Find the .arktribe, .arkprofile, and TheIsland.ark files (or whichever map you were playing).

Note About Profile Names

The .arkprofile file will be named LocalPlayer.arkprofile. You will need to rename this to your SteamID64.arkprofile. You can find your Steam ID at steamid.io.

💡 Tip: If you want to upload your settings as well, they are located in ShooterGame/Saved/Config/WindowsNoEditor. You will need to copy Game.ini and GameUserSettings.ini.

Stop Your Server

Log in to the XGamingServer Panel and Stop your server.

Open Server Files

Open Files in the sidebar.

Navigate to SavedArks

Navigate to /ShooterGame/Saved/SavedArks.

Delete Existing Files

Delete everything in this folder.

Upload Your Save Files

Upload your existing save files (.arktribe, .arkprofile, and the map .ark file).

Rename Your Profile

Rename LocalPlayer.arkprofile to your SteamID64.arkprofile.

Start Your Server

Start your server to load the uploaded save.

💡 Tip: If you are uploading a different map, make sure Server Map is set correctly in Startup.