How to Change the Auto-Save Interval on Your ARK: Survival Evolved Server

Note:

To ensure your configuration changes are saved successfully without the live server engine overwriting them, go to your main Cybrancee dashboard and click Stop.
If the header already exists in your file, simply add the lines directly underneath it instead of duplicating the header

1. Log In to Your Panel

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2. Stop Your Server

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3. Select the ‘Files’ Tab

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4. Open the ‘GameUserSettings.ini‘ File

Navigate to:

/ShooterGame/Saved/Config/LinuxServer

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5. Edit the ‘GameUserSettings.ini‘ File

Tip: Use Ctrl + F to quickly find the required setting inside GameUserSettings.ini file

Configuration Element	Exact Code	Notes
Header Section	[ServerSettings]	Ensure this is present in the file. General server management rules must go beneath this specific header.
Auto-Save Timer	AutoSavePeriodMinutes=30.000000	Place directly under the header. Defines the interval between world saves in minutes. 30.0 equals 30 minutes.

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6. Understanding the Configuration

This setting dictates the time between automatic world saves in minutes.

30.000000 (Standard Default): A balanced interval that limits lost progress to 30 minutes if the server crashes.

15.000000: Saves frequently, minimizing rollback data but causing much more frequent server lag spikes.

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7. Save the Changes

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8. Restart Your Server

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