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How to Wipe & Reinstall Your ARK: Survival Evolved Server

How to wipe your ARK world, reset player data, or do a full server reinstall.

World Wipe (Keep Settings & Mods)

  1. Stop your server
  2. In the XGamingServer Panel, click Files
  3. Navigate to ShooterGame/Saved/SavedArks/
  4. Delete the .ark file for your map (e.g., TheIsland.ark)
  5. Optionally delete .arkprofile and .arktribe files to reset player data
  6. Start the server — a fresh world generates

Dino Wipe Only (Keep World)

Use the admin command in-game:

cheat destroywilddinos

This kills all wild dinos and forces a fresh spawn wave. Useful after changing difficulty settings.

Full Server Reinstall

  1. Stop the server
  2. Delete all files via Files
  3. On the Dashboard, click Reinstall Server

⚠️ Warning: Always download your save files before wiping. Back up the entire ShooterGame/Saved/ folder.

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World Wipe (Keep Settings & Mods)
Dino Wipe Only (Keep World)
Full Server Reinstall
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