# How to Manage Profiles on Your Stay in Tarkov Server (/docs/stay-in-tarkov/manage-profiles)



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Player profiles in SPT contain everything about a player's progression: their level, inventory, stash, quest progress, trader standings, hideout upgrades, and skills. Each profile is stored as a JSON file on the server, giving you full control over player data.

Where Profiles Are Stored [#where-profiles-are-stored]

All player profiles are saved in:

```
user/profiles/
```

Each profile is a separate JSON file named with the player's unique profile ID (e.g., `67a1b2c3d4e5f6a7.json`). The file contains the complete player state.

Viewing All Profiles [#viewing-all-profiles]

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  <div className="fd-step">
    Open the XGamingServer panel [#1-open-the-xgamingserver-panel]

    Log in to the [XGamingServer panel](https://panel.xgamingserver.com) and select your Stay in Tarkov server.
  </div>

  <div className="fd-step">
    Navigate to Files [#2-navigate-to-files]

    In the sidebar, go to `Files`.
  </div>

  <div className="fd-step">
    Open the profiles folder [#3-open-the-profiles-folder]

    Navigate to `user/profiles/`.
  </div>

  <div className="fd-step">
    Browse profiles [#4-browse-profiles]

    You'll see a list of JSON files — one per player. Each file represents one player's complete save data.

    > 💡 **Tip:** To identify which profile belongs to which player, open a profile file and look for the `"username"` or `"info"` section near the top. This will show the player's in-game name and their account username.
  </div>
</div>

Identifying Profile Owners [#identifying-profile-owners]

Open any profile JSON file and look for the info section:

```json
{
    "info": {
        "id": "67a1b2c3d4e5f6a7",
        "username": "PlayerName",
        "password": "...",
        "edition": "Edge Of Darkness"
    }
}
```

| Field      | Description                                                                                 |
| ---------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| `id`       | The unique profile ID (matches the filename)                                                |
| `username` | The player's login name                                                                     |
| `edition`  | The game edition the player selected at registration (affects starting gear and stash size) |

Editing a Profile [#editing-a-profile]

> ⚠️ **Warning:** Editing profile JSON directly can corrupt the profile if done incorrectly. Always back up the profile file before making changes.

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  <div className="fd-step">
    Stop your server [#1-stop-your-server]

    Stop the server from the panel. Never edit profiles while the server is running — the server will overwrite your changes when it auto-saves.
  </div>

  <div className="fd-step">
    Download a backup [#2-download-a-backup]

    Navigate to `user/profiles/`, click the **three dots** menu on the profile file, and select **Download** to save a backup copy.
  </div>

  <div className="fd-step">
    Edit the profile [#3-edit-the-profile]

    Open the profile file in the panel's file editor. Common edits include:

    **Changing player level:**

    ```json
    "Info": {
        "Level": 42,
        "Experience": 1500000
    }
    ```

    **Adjusting trader standings:**

    ```json
    "TradersInfo": {
        "54cb50c76803fa8b058b4568": {
            "standing": 0.5,
            "salesSum": 500000
        }
    }
    ```

    **Modifying the player's roubles:**
    Find the stash inventory section and locate the roubles item stack. The rouble template ID is `5449016a4bdc2d6f028b456f`.
  </div>

  <div className="fd-step">
    Save and restart [#4-save-and-restart]

    Click **Save** and restart the server.

    > 📝 **Note:** Profile edits are advanced operations. Small mistakes in the JSON can make the profile unloadable, which is why backups are essential. If a profile becomes corrupted, restore it from your backup.
  </div>
</div>

Deleting a Profile [#deleting-a-profile]

If you need to remove a player from your server entirely:

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  <div className="fd-step">
    Stop your server [#1-stop-your-server-1]

    Stop the server from the panel.
  </div>

  <div className="fd-step">
    Navigate to profiles [#2-navigate-to-profiles]

    Go to `Files` → `user/profiles/`.
  </div>

  <div className="fd-step">
    Delete the profile file [#3-delete-the-profile-file]

    Click the **three dots** menu on the player's profile file and select **Delete**.
  </div>

  <div className="fd-step">
    Restart the server [#4-restart-the-server]

    Start your server.

    The player's account is now completely removed. If they want to play again, they'll need to [register a new account](/docs/stay-in-tarkov/connect-to-your-server), and if a [registration password](/docs/stay-in-tarkov/set-a-password) is set, they'll need it.

    > 📝 **Note:** Deleting a profile is permanent. The player loses all progress, inventory, quest completion, and hideout upgrades. There is no undo unless you have a backup.
  </div>
</div>

Backing Up Profiles [#backing-up-profiles]

Regular profile backups protect against data loss, corruption, and accidental deletions.

Manual Backups [#manual-backups]

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  <div className="fd-step">
    Navigate to profiles [#1-navigate-to-profiles]

    Go to `Files` → `user/profiles/`.
  </div>

  <div className="fd-step">
    Download each profile [#2-download-each-profile]

    Click the **three dots** menu on each file and select **Download**.
  </div>
</div>

Automatic Backups [#automatic-backups]

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  <div className="fd-step">
    Open Backups [#1-open-backups]

    In the sidebar, click `Backups`.
  </div>

  <div className="fd-step">
    Create a backup schedule [#2-create-a-backup-schedule]

    Set up a scheduled backup that includes the `user/profiles/` directory. Daily backups are recommended for active servers.

    > 💡 **Tip:** SPT also has a built-in profile backup system. Check `user/profiles/backup/` for automatic copies the server creates when profiles are modified. These are helpful for recovering from corruption but shouldn't replace your own backup schedule.
  </div>
</div>

Resetting a Profile [#resetting-a-profile]

If a player wants to start fresh without deleting their account:

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  <div className="fd-step">
    Stop your server [#1-stop-your-server-2]

    Stop the server.
  </div>

  <div className="fd-step">
    Open the profile file [#2-open-the-profile-file]

    Navigate to `user/profiles/` and open the player's profile.
  </div>

  <div className="fd-step">
    Delete and re-register [#3-delete-and-re-register]

    The simplest approach is to delete the profile file entirely and have the player [re-register](/docs/stay-in-tarkov/connect-to-your-server) through the SPT launcher. This gives them a completely fresh start with the edition they select.
  </div>

  <div className="fd-step">
    Restart the server [#4-restart-the-server-1]

    Start the server.
  </div>
</div>

Profile Edition Differences [#profile-edition-differences]

When players register, they choose a game edition that affects their starting gear and stash size:

| Edition                | Stash Size | Starting Gear                                                                |
| ---------------------- | ---------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Standard**           | 10x28      | Basic loadout and starter items                                              |
| **Left Behind**        | 10x38      | Improved loadout with better starting equipment                              |
| **Prepare for Escape** | 10x48      | Advanced loadout with additional secure container space                      |
| **Edge of Darkness**   | 10x68      | Full loadout with Gamma container, largest stash, and all trader rep bonuses |

> 💡 **Tip:** Since this is your private server, most players choose **Edge of Darkness** for the maximum stash size and Gamma container. There's no restriction on which edition players can select.

If you get stuck at any time, you can join our [Discord](https://discord.xgamingserver.com/).