ARK: Survival Evolved /// Map backup vs. server backup Print

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Server Backup creates a complete backup of the server, including the entire Saved directory and ARK API if it is installed.

More information: https://pay.czechchillout.cz/index.php/knowledgebase/61/9-scheduled-tasks.html

Minimum interval in Task Scheduler: 120 minutes

Retention: 14 days; older backups are deleted.

Map Backup creates a quick backup of the currently selected map, specifically the active .ark file. These backups are stored in the mapbackups directory.

Minimum interval in Task Scheduler: 30 minutes

Retention: 3 days; older backups are deleted.

To restore a map backup:

  1. Stop the server.
  2. Click Restore Map Backup in the main menu.
  3. Select a backup from the drop-down list.
  4. Click Execute.
  5. Start the server.

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