Step 1 - Uploading your world
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On your PC browse to your ARK Steam Folder
Normally found at the following path: C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\ARK\ShooterGame\Saved\SavedArksLocal
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Connect to your server using FTP.
For information on how to do this, see here: [How to connect to FTP](https://logicservers.co.uk/client/knowledgebase.php?action=displayarticle&catid=1&id=2)) -
Once connected, browse to /Saved/SavedArks/
If you are using a different save directory on your command line, you will need to browse into the directory you have selected. -
Copy everything from your SavedArksLocal folder into the SavedArks directory
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Your world is now uploaded!
Step 2 - Fixing your player profile
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Inside the SavedArks directory look for the ‘LocalPlayer.arkprofile’ file
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Get your SteamID64 number
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Rename the ‘LocalPlayer.arkprofile’ to ‘YourID.arkprofile’
Make sure to replace the ‘YourID’ part with your SteamID64 number
Step 3 - Uploading your configuration
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Browse back to the /Saved/ directory on FTP, then go into the Config/LinuxServer/ folder
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On your computer, go out one level from the SavedArksLocal directory into the Saved directory
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Then into the Config\WindowsNoEditor\ folder, if you’re on Mac or Linux go into the Config/LinuxNoEditor/ folder
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Upload the Game.ini and GameUserSettings.ini into the Config/LinuxServer/ folder on your server
Step 4 - Installing the mods, changing your world
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To install the mods your local world had, you just need to click on the steam update button as long as you uploaded your GameUserSettings.ini.
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To find out how to change the world to the one you use, please check out our knowledgebase.
Your local save is now uploaded, start your server and enjoy!