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)
- Stop your server
- In the XGamingServer Panel, click Files
- Navigate to
ShooterGame/Saved/SavedArks/ - Delete the
.arkfile for your map (e.g.,TheIsland.ark) - Optionally delete
.arkprofileand.arktribefiles to reset player data - Start the server — a fresh world generates
Dino Wipe Only (Keep World)
Use the admin command in-game:
cheat destroywilddinosThis kills all wild dinos and forces a fresh spawn wave. Useful after changing difficulty settings.
Full Server Reinstall
- Stop the server
- Delete all files via Files
- 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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