how to reset a nitrado ark server
To reset a Nitrado ARK server, the safest route is to stop the server first , then use the Nitrado web panel or app to choose the reset/reinstall or “start with new saved game” option, depending on whether you want a full wipe or just a settings reset. Community guides and Nitrado help material also note that a normal restart is different from a wipe, so make sure you pick the option that matches the kind of reset you want.
Reset types
- Restart only: turns the server off and back on without deleting progress.
- Settings reset: restores server settings to default, usually without wiping the map or player progress.
- Full wipe/new save: starts the server on a fresh world and removes the old save data.
Basic steps
- Stop the server completely before changing anything.
- Open the Nitrado control panel or app and go to the server settings area.
- Look for the reset, reinstall, backup, or “start with new saved game” option.
- Confirm the change, then start the server again after it finishes processing.
Safer approach
Before doing a full reset, make a backup of your save files so you can restore them if needed. Nitrado’s backup guidance shows that server saves can be backed up and restored through the backup tools or by copying save files locally through FTP.
What to watch
- A simple restart should not wipe your world.
- A reinstall or new save option can remove progress, depending on what you select.
- If you only want to fix settings, a settings reset is usually less destructive than a full wipe.
Nitrado wording
Nitrado menus can use slightly different labels depending on the game version and platform, so the exact button may not literally say “reset.” In practice, the relevant choice is usually the one that either restores defaults, reinstalls the server, or starts a new saved game.
TL;DR: stop the server, back it up, then use the Nitrado panel’s reset/reinstall/new-save option for a wipe, or a settings reset if you only want defaults restored.