How to download a SAVE from your ARK SERVER to Singleplayer?

Moving an Ark server world to singleplayer allows players to continue their game independently after a rental period ends. It’s also useful for testing modifications, making offline adjustments, and re-uploading the world with custom events or structures. Additionally, downloading a save file helps identify and fix bugs, ensuring a smoother online experience.

NOTE: An FTP client is required to transfer files onto the Ark server manually.
Follow this guide to learn how to use an FTP client.

NOTE: Guide on finding the SteamID64 HERE

NOTE: Single-player configurations may differ from the server configurations. Make sure to back up any custom game settings you have added.
- Guide on how to edit server settings HERE.

Step 1) Right-click Ark on Steam > browse local files 

> SavedArksLocal & minimize the folder

Step 2) Go to Console and STOP the server

Step 3) Open the FTP & Log in - Follow this guide to learn how to use an FTP client. Then find the SavedArks directory. Drag & Drop the files from the FTP directory to the SavedArksLocal (local directory we had minimized)

Step 4) Change the name of arkprofile file [SteamID].arkprofile , to LocalPlayer.arkprofile

Step 5) Go back to Console and then click Files Manager from the right menu

Navigate to the ShooterGame > Saved > Config > LinuxServer folder.

Step 6) Find the Game.ini & GameUserSettings.ini files and Download them by doing right-click > Download

Step 7) Replace the Game.ini & GameUserSettings.ini files from your SavedArksLocal folder with the ones you just downloaded from the Server. 

Launch the game and choose Host\Local to load your save in single-player.