Load an ARK backup save on your ARK Survival Evolved server from the game panel: stop the server, press Restore Server, pick the dated backup and the type of restore, then press Execute.
Restoring a backup reverts your ARK Survival Evolved server to a previous save. It's the fix for a lost base, a broken mod update or a wipe you didn't mean to do.
How to load an ARK backup save on your server
- Log in to the game panel and stop the server using the STOP button.
- Once you've stopped the server, press the Restore Server (*) button.
- A new page loads: select the dated backup file you want to restore.
- Select the type of restore you want to do.
- Press Execute and wait for the process to finish.
- Start your server again.
(*) Some games don't have Restore Server support.
Everything that happened on the server after the backup was made goes back to that point. Tell your players before you restore.
ARK backup save questions
How do I load a backup save on my ARK server?
Stop the server, press Restore Server in the game panel, select the dated backup file and the type of restore you want, then press Execute and wait for the process to finish. Start the server again afterwards.
Can I keep a copy of my ARK backups on my PC?
Yes. You can download your server backups: see how to download your ARK Survival Evolved server backups in our knowledgebase.
The backup I need is not in the list. What now?
Open a support ticket. Our offsite backups are kept for up to 6 months, and our support team is available 24/7.
Want your own ARK server? See ARK: Survival Evolved server hosting.
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