This tutorial will guide you through the process of uploading an existing save file to your Factorio server. This is also handy if you're starting a new modded Factorio world that requires a custom map, such as Space Exploration.
If you get stuck at any time, Game Host Bros offers free save transfers. Just reach out to a bro on Discord.
Uploading an Existing Save
- 1
Navigate to your Factorio save file location.
- Windows: (Press WIN+R) -
%APPDATA%\Factorio\saves - Mac OS: (Press CMD+Space) -
~/Library/Application Support/factorio/saves - Linux:
~/.factorio/saves
- Windows: (Press WIN+R) -
- 2
Find the save .zip file you want to upload to your Factorio server and copy it to a safe location.
- 3
Access the Game Host Bros Panel and stop your Factorio server.
- 4
Go to
File Managerand then open thesavesdirectory. - 5
Drag the save .zip file from your computer to the server.
- Rename your save .zip file to remove any spaces if present.
- 6
Navigate to
Startup Parametersand look for Save Name. - 7
Change it to the exact name of your save file.
- 8
Start your server.
