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Factorio: Managing Savegames

How to back up your Factorio game server's save by downloading it, upload and activate your own savegame, and find the save folder.

10 November 20261 min read0 Views0 helpful

Introduction

Want to back up, restore, or transfer your Factorio game server save to another server? The integrated Savegame Manager makes it easy. Here’s how to download and upload your savegame, and set up automatic backups.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Use the Savegame Manager in the Savegames tab of your game server to download your current savegame by clicking the green Download button. Stop the server first to make sure your current game progress is saved.
Open the Savegame Manager in the Savegames tab, drag and drop your savegame into it, then activate it using the corresponding Restore button.
Your save files are stored as .zip files in the saves folder.

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