If you are here you probably already have some knowledge on how to use and connect to your server via FTP. This article is for you to learn how to create local Backups of your game saves.
If you do not know how to use FTP or do not have a client installed, please refer to our Wiki article: "FTP - FileZilla"

Making a Local Backup for ARK:SE Game Saves

1. Stop the server and wait 5 approximately minutes.
2. Connect to your server via FTP using the credentials found on your Nitrado web interface.
3. Create a new Directory on your "Local site." (This will be for your saves)
4. Navigate your game save file path on the "Remote Site".

• Ark:SE > ShooterGame > Saves > SavedARKs

5. Click and drag the Game save folder (SavedARKs) to the directory you made on the "Local Site"

How Do I Restore My Game Save?

1. Stop the server and wait approximately 5 minutes.
2. Connect to your server via FTP using the credentials found on your Nitrado web interface.
3. Navigate your file path on the "Remote Site" to find your game save folder.

• Ark:SE > ShooterGame > Saves

4. Rename your current "SavedArks" folder to "SavedArks_Old"
5. Drag The desired ARK game save folder (SavedArks) from your "local site" to the "Remote Site"
6. Start server

NOTE: This does not apply to console servers; We cannot provide any access to the FTP system or save games of any Xbox One or PS4 unofficial hosted services.