Transferring a single-player Ark world to an Ark server allows players to experience the game with others in a multiplayer environment, adding a new level of excitement and challenge to the gameplay. It can provide players with a more stable and reliable gaming experience. Dedicated servers often have better performance and support than single-player games.
Note: Some single-player configs may differ from server configs. Make a note of any custom game settings. Learn how to edit server settings here.
1. From ARK: Survival Evolved on Steam, choose Manage and select Browse Local Files.
2. Find the following directory: steamapps\common\ARK\ShooterGame\Saved\SavedArksLocal
3. Take note of the .arktribe, .arkprofile, and .ark files. The .ark file must match the map on the server.
4. Minimize the folder to use later in the tutorial.
5. Log in to the BisectHosting Starbase panel.
6. Stop the server.
7. Log in to the server with an SFTP. Learn how to SFTP here.
8. Find the following directory: ShooterGame/Saved/SaverArks
9. Drag and drop the files from step 4.
10. Rename the .arkprofile file to [SteamID64].arkprofile. Learn how to find the SteamID64 here.
11. From the local Ark folder window, find the following directory: steamapps/common/Ark/ShooterGame/Saved/Config/WindowsNoEditor
12. Return to the BisectHosting Starbase panel.
13. Go to the Files tab.
14. Find the following directory: /home/container/ShooterGame/Saved/Config/LinuxServer
15. Delete Game.ini and GameUserSettings.ini.
16. Confirm Delete.
17. Upload the local Game.ini and GameUserSettings.ini files from step 11.
18. Start the server.