# How to Wipe & Reinstall Your Arma Reforger Server (/docs/arma-reforger/wipe-reinstall)





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<Tabs items={['Config-Only Reset', 'Full Reinstall']}>
  <Tab value="Config-Only Reset">
    Reset just `config.json` to defaults without removing the server installation.

    <Steps>
      <Step>
        Create a backup [#create-a-backup]

        In the [XGamingServer Panel](https://panel.xgamingserver.com), go to **Backups** and save your current state.
      </Step>

      <Step>
        Export your current config [#export-your-current-config]

        Open the **Arma Reforger Config** editor and click the export button to save your config externally — this lets you re-import settings later.

                <img alt="Config Editor toolbar with export" src={__img0} placeholder="blur" />
      </Step>

      <Step>
        Stop the server [#stop-the-server]

        Stop from **Console**.
      </Step>

      <Step>
        Delete config.json [#delete-configjson]

        In **Files**, find `config.json` in the server root and delete it.
      </Step>

      <Step>
        Start the server [#start-the-server]

        Start from **Console**. Arma Reforger generates a fresh default `config.json` on first boot.
      </Step>
    </Steps>
  </Tab>

  <Tab value="Full Reinstall">
    Removes everything — server files, config, save data, mods.

    <Steps>
      <Step>
        Export your config [#export-your-config]

        If you want to keep your settings, open **Arma Reforger Config** and export the config to a file first.
      </Step>

      <Step>
        Create a backup [#create-a-backup-1]

        Go to **Backups** and save everything.
      </Step>

      <Step>
        Stop the server [#stop-the-server-1]

        Stop from **Console**.
      </Step>

      <Step>
        Delete all files [#delete-all-files]

        Click **Files** in the sidebar, select all files and folders, and delete them.
      </Step>

      <Step>
        Reinstall [#reinstall]

        On the **Dashboard**, click **Reinstall Server**. Fresh server files are downloaded from Steam.
      </Step>

      <Step>
        Reconfigure [#reconfigure]

        Open **Arma Reforger Config** and set up your server name, scenario, max players, password, and mods. Or import your previously exported config. Start the server.
      </Step>
    </Steps>

    > **Warning:** Full reinstall erases everything including your `config.json`, save data, and downloaded mods. Always export your config first using the **Arma Reforger Config** editor.
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

Related Guides [#related-guides]

* [Server Configuration](/docs/arma-reforger/server-config)
* [Update Your Server](/docs/arma-reforger/update-guide)
* [Automatic Backups](/docs/arma-reforger/automatic-backups)