Uploading a save to a Space Engineers server allows players to share and preserve their in-game creations and progress. Players can invite others to explore their custom-built structures, ships, and space colonies by saving their world and uploading it to the server. It also ensures their hard work and accomplishments are safeguarded against data loss or server resets. This sharing of saves fosters a collaborative, immersive multiplayer experience where players can join forces, work on ambitious projects, and collectively shape a diverse and thriving universe.
Note: Make backups locally to save any necessary files.
1. Open the Run menu by pressing Windows + R.
2. Enter %appdata%\SpaceEngineers and hit OK.
3. Find the following local directory: AppData\Roaming\SpaceEngineers\Saves\[SteamID64]
Note: Learn how to find the SteamID64 here.
4. Minimize the folder to use later in the tutorial.
5. Log in to the BisectHosting Starbase panel.
6. Stop the server.
7. Log in to the Space Engineers server using an SFTP client. Learn how to SFTP here.
8. Find the following directory: /config/Saves
Note: If using Torch, find the
Instance/Savesdirectory instead. If there is an existing World folder, delete or rename it.
9. Drag and drop the save folder from step 4.
10. Rename the folder to World.
11. Start the server.