Satisfactory: Managing Save Files

Q: Are my save files backed up automatically?

Yes, we automatically back up your game server every day. With ZapX Pass, you can also create, restore, and download your own backups in the Backups tab. With ZapX Pass Pro, you can even schedule automatic backups.

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10 November 20262 min read1 Views0 helpful

Introduction

In this guide, we’ll show you how to manage your Satisfactory save files on your game server, including backing up your local and server save files and uploading them to your server.

Before you start

To access your server files, you’ll need an FTP client such as WinSCP or FileZilla. Both are open source and free to use.

Connect using an FTP client and the credentials in the Files tab (or FTP/SFTP access) of your game server. If you need help connecting, check out our FTP access guide.

Backing up save files

Local save files

Local save files are the ones you created while playing single-player or hosting a multiplayer game locally on your device. You can find them in the Windows AppData folder at the following path:

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../AppData/Local/FactoryGame/Saved/SaveGames

Tip

You can open this path directly by pressing CTRL + R at the same time and entering the following path in the Run dialog: %localappdata%/FactoryGame/Saved/SaveGames. Click OK to open the folder.

Here, you’ll find folders containing all your local save files in one place.

Accessing save files via FTP

Backing up your save file from the server is easy. Once you’ve connected to your game server using an FTP client, go to this path:

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../satisfactory/save-backups

You should see a folder with a string of random characters—this is your save file. Right-click the folder and click Download to save it locally on your device.

Automatic backups

We automatically back up your game server every day. With the ZapX Pass, you can also create, restore, and download your own backups at any time in the Backups tab of your game server. With ZapX Pass Pro, you can even schedule automatic backups. For more information, check out our dedicated Backups guide.

Uploading a save file

Uploading your save file is just as easy as backing it up. First, connect to your game server using an FTP client. Then go to this path:

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../satisfactory/save-backups

Simply drag and drop your save file into this folder in the FTP client to upload it to your server.

Tip

It can be helpful to copy the name of the uploaded save file folder, as you’ll need it to activate the save file in the next step.

Activating a save file

Using your save file is easy. You can do this either through the in-game Satisfactory Server Manager or in your server dashboard under Savegame Manager.

Conclusion

You’ve successfully added a save file to your game server. If you have any questions or need help, our support team is here for you every day! 🙂

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

In the Savegame Manager under the Savegames tab of your game server, click the green download button to download your current save file. Stop the server first to make sure the latest game progress is saved.

Open the Savegame Manager in the Savegames tab, drag and drop your save file into it, then activate it using the appropriate restore button.

Local save files are stored under ../AppData/Local/FactoryGame/Saved/SaveGames. On the server, they’re stored under ../satisfactory/save-backups and can be accessed via FTP in a folder with a random name.

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Satisfactory: Managing Save Files

Introduction

Before you start

Backing up save files

Local save files

Accessing save files via FTP

Automatic backups

Uploading a save file

Activating a save file

Conclusion

Frequently asked questions

Satisfactory

Before you start

Backing up save files

Local save files

Accessing save files via FTP

Automatic backups

Uploading a save file

Activating a save file

Conclusion

Game Server

Servers & Hosting

ZAPX

Resources

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