ark_backup_restore.sh

#!/bin/bash

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# ARK: Survival Evolved Dedicated Server
# Restore the world backup.
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# Source: youtube.com/watch?v=jEeTBQne27Y
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# Settings
echo Enter the filename of the backup you wish to restore:
read archive_name

# Stop ARK Server.
systemctl stop ark

# Restore backup files using TAR.
tar -xvf /home/capadillo/servers/backups/$archive_name.tar.gz -C /

# Restore permissions to user.
chown -R capadillo:capadillo /home/capadillo/servers/ark

# Start ARK Server
systemctl start ark