.sav file is in .config/Epic/FactoryGame/Saved/SaveGames/server/, that you uploaded it with the server stopped (or used Upload Save in the Server Manager), and that the save isn’t from a newer game branch than the server. Modded saves also need the same mods on the server.
How to fix a save that doesn’t show up
1
Stop the server
2
Check the folder
In Files, open
.config/Epic/FactoryGame/Saved/SaveGames/server/. Your .sav file must be directly in this folder, not in a sub-folder or a zip file.3
Check the file
The file must end in
.sav and have a size above zero. If not, upload it again.4
Start and load
Start the server, open Server Manager > Manage Saves, select the save and load it.
Why won’t an Experimental save load?
A save from a newer branch cannot be loaded by an older one. A save made on Experimental doesn’t load on a Stable server. Either switch the server to Experimental under Game settings > Game branch (see experimental branch), or use a save made on Stable.Why are my trains missing after uploading?
The official wiki lists this as a known dedicated server problem. Load the save in single player, rebuild the Train Station, save, and upload the save to the server again.How to get an older save back
- Autosaves: the server keeps rotating autosaves of each session (3 by default, set with Autosaves to keep on Game settings). Load an older one in Manage Saves.
- Panel backups: restore a backup to go back to an earlier copy of all files.
Frequently asked questions
Does the server load my save automatically after a restart?
Yes, if Auto-Load Session Name in Server Manager > Server Settings is set to that session. It loads the session’s most recent save.Do I have to stop the server to upload a save in Files?
Yes. Stop it before uploading through Files or SFTP. Upload Save in the Server Manager works while the server is running.How many autosaves can I keep?
Set Autosaves to keep on Game settings, or use the Keep more autosaves preset for ten.Related guides
Satisfactory server guide
Every Satisfactory page in one place.
Upload your save
Both ways to upload a save.
SCIM save editor
Edit a save safely.
Experimental branch
Branches and saves.
Backups
Restore an earlier copy.
Tested by the FREAKHOSTING team on our Game Panel on 2 November 2026 (Satisfactory 1.2 dedicated server, stable branch). Steps may differ slightly if the game changes.
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Last Updated: November 2026