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On a FREAKHOSTING V Rising server, world saves are stored in save-data/Saves/v4/<Save Name>/. The Save Name variable on the Startup page (default world1) chooses which save the server loads; a new name starts a new world. Auto Save Interval (default 600 seconds) and Auto Save Count (default 50) control autosaves. To move a single-player world to your server, upload its save folder into save-data/Saves/v4/ and set Save Name to that folder’s name.

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Where are V Rising save files on my server?

Open the File Manager and go to save-data/Saves/v4/. Each world has its own folder named after its Save Name. Inside are the autosave files. v4 is the game’s current save format version.

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How to change autosave settings

1

Open Startup

Open your server and click Startup.
2

Set the values

Set Auto Save Interval in seconds (for example 300 for every 5 minutes) and Auto Save Count for how many autosaves to keep.
3

Restart

Restart the server. The panel writes the new values into the host settings at start.

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How to start a new world

Set Save Name on the Startup page to a name that doesn’t exist yet, for example world2, and restart. The server creates a fresh world. Your old world stays in its own folder, so you can switch back by setting the old name again. Use letters, numbers and hyphens only; the name must be a valid folder name.

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How to upload a local save to your server

These steps follow Stunlock Studios’ official transfer guide.
1

Find the save on your PC

In V Rising, open Load Game, select the save and choose Go to Directory. The folder has a random name such as db4b1c0e-2b7d-430a-87ef-4b6c09398dcf and holds files like AutoSave_1.save.gz.
2

Back it up

Copy the whole folder somewhere safe before you change anything.
3

Tidy the folder

You can rename the folder to something simple, such as myworld, and delete its ServerHostSettings.json. The panel sets host settings for you.
4

Upload it

Stop the server. Upload the folder to save-data/Saves/v4/ with the File Manager or SFTP, so you get save-data/Saves/v4/myworld/.
5

Point the server at it

On Startup, set Save Name to the folder name (myworld) and leave Game Settings Preset empty.
6

Keep the save's own game rules

If you want the same rules you had in single-player, make sure there is no save-data/Settings/ServerGameSettings.json (rename it if you made one).
7

Start the server

Start the server and watch the console until it reports Startup Completed.
When you play on the server copy, delete the local save from the game’s Load Game menu so the same world doesn’t appear twice. With Steam Cloud saves, delete it from inside the game, or Cloud Sync brings it back.

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How to back up your V Rising world

Make a panel backup before game updates, big changes or uploads, and schedule automatic backups. Stunlock Studios recommends backing up saves often and before patching.

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Frequently asked questions

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How do I restore an older autosave?

Restore a panel backup from before the problem. Stop the server first.

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Why did my uploaded save start a new world?

Save Name must match the uploaded folder’s name exactly, and the folder must be directly inside save-data/Saves/v4/.

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Can I download my world?

Yes. Download the save folder with the File Manager or SFTP, or download a panel backup.

V Rising server guide

Every V Rising page in one place.

Reset the world

Wipe the map or clear old castles.

Server settings explained

Host and game settings files.

Create and restore backups

Panel backups.

Connect via SFTP

Upload big folders.
Tested by the FREAKHOSTING team on our Game Panel on 30 October 2026 (V Rising dedicated server); upload steps follow the official V Rising dedicated server instructions. Steps may differ slightly if the game changes.

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Last Updated: October 2026