Import ARK ASA Instance from Windows GSM > AMP - RESOLVED

OS Version:

Windows 2022 > DEBIAN 12

Product Name/Version:

GSM 1.23.1 > AMP “Phobos” v2.6.1.6, built 21/04/2025 13:4

Subject

Export/Import backup elements coming from ARK ASA instance hosted by a Windows GSM server to a new ARK ASA AMP instance

Problem Description

I need to export element that grant to restore accounts, playes, tribes and all ARK ASA contexte from coming from Windows GSM ARK ASA instance to be able to import on New fresh install of

Elements identified

  • /serverfiles/ShooterGame/Saved/SavedArks/*.*
  • /ShooterGame/Saved/Config/WindowsServer/GameUserSettings.ini

Actions taken

  • Backup of AMP From scratch directory:
    /arksa/2430930/ShooterGame/Saved

  • Renaming and replace of “GameUserSettings.ini” in:
    /arksa/2430930/ShooterGame/Saved/Config/WindowsServer/

  • Restoring files coming from OLD GSM instance
    /arksa/2430930/ShooterGame/Saved/SavedArks//

*Rights restoring with AMP:AMP user:group on imported files

AMP Instance start issue

  • Application Error

A fault is preventing the application from starting. Manage the instance to examine the logs.