# How to Wipe & Reinstall Your ARK: Survival Evolved Server (/docs/ark-survival-evolved/wipe-reinstall)



World Wipe (Keep Settings & Mods) [#world-wipe-keep-settings--mods]

1. Stop your server
2. In the [XGamingServer Panel](https://panel.xgamingserver.com), 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) [#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 [#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.

Related Guides [#related-guides]

* [Server Configuration](/docs/ark-survival-evolved/server-settings)
* [Upload a Save](/docs/ark-survival-evolved/import-save)