{"id":18005,"date":"2025-12-02T17:13:32","date_gmt":"2025-12-02T17:13:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/?post_type=ht_kb&p=18005"},"modified":"2025-12-02T17:13:34","modified_gmt":"2025-12-02T17:13:34","slug":"how-to-change-server-map-ark-server","status":"publish","type":"ht_kb","link":"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/article\/how-to-change-server-map-ark-server\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Change Server Map ARK Server"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Changing the map on your ARK server is simple<\/strong> when using GGServers\u2019 optimized control panel. Whether you want a fresh world, a new biome layout, or a completely different DLC map, this step-by-step guide shows you how to switch maps safely and correctly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 1 \u2014 Access the GGServers Control Panel & Stop the Server<\/strong>
\nGo to https:\/\/panel.ggservers.com\/<\/a> and stop your ARK server before making configuration changes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\n \"Stop\n
Stop The Server<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Step 2 \u2014 Open Server Settings<\/strong>
\nOn the left-side navigation menu, click Server Settings<\/strong> to access your ARK configuration panel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\n \"ARK\n
Server Settings Button<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Step 3 \u2014 Go to General Settings<\/strong>
\nInside the menu, select General Settings<\/strong>. This section contains all basic world and gameplay configuration options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\n \"General\n
General Settings Menu<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Step 4 \u2014 Select Your New ARK Map<\/strong>
\nFind the field labeled Server Map<\/strong>. Choose the map you want your server to run.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Available ARK Maps:<\/strong>
\nTheIsland, TheCenter, Ragnarok, ScorchedEarth_P, Aberration_P, Extinction, Valguero_P, Genesis, CrystalIsles, Gen2, Fjordur<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\n \"ARK\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Step 5 \u2014 Auto-Save & Restart<\/strong>
\nThe control panel automatically saves the new map as soon as you select it. Once finished, simply start your server again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Optional:<\/strong> If you’re switching from a heavily-modified or custom map, you may need to delete the previous map files via FTP to ensure a clean world load.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Use code KB30<\/span> for 30% OFF<\/strong> at GGServers ARK Hosting<\/a>. Enjoy top-tier hardware, instant setup, mod support, clusters, and world-class performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Need help? Open a support ticket anytime: https:\/\/ggservers.com\/billing\/submitticket.php<\/a><\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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