How to Upload an Existing Save to Your StarRupture Server

Want to move your single-player or existing multiplayer world to a dedicated server? This guide shows you how to upload and load an existing save file.

Required Files

StarRupture saves consist of TWO files that must be uploaded together:

• .sav file – Contains the actual save game data
• .met file – Contains metadata about the save

Both files must have the same base name (e.g., AutoSave0.sav and AutoSave0.met).

Locating Your Save Files

Local Save Location (Windows)

%LOCALAPPDATA%\StarRupture\Saved\SaveGames\

Upload Process

Step 1: Stop Your Server

Always stop the server before uploading save files to prevent corruption.

Step 2: Configure DSSettings.txt

Ensure your DSSettings.txt is configured to load a saved game:

{
  "SessionName": "My Uploaded World",
  "SaveGameInterval": "300",
  "StartNewGame": "false",
  "LoadSavedGame": "true",
  "SaveGameName": "AutoSave0.sav"
}

Step 3: Upload Both Save Files

Upload your .sav AND .met files to the server’s SaveGames directory:

Pterodactyl Panel:

/home/container/StarRupture/Saved/SaveGames/

Standard Windows Server:

C:\servers\StarRupture\StarRupture\Saved\SaveGames\

Step 4: Rename Files (if needed)

Rename your files to match what DSSettings.txt expects:

• YourSave.sav → AutoSave0.sav
• YourSave.met → AutoSave0.met

Step 5: Start the Server

Start your server. It will load the uploaded save files.

Important Notes

• Both files required: The .sav file won’t load without its matching .met file
• File names are case-sensitive
• Single-player saves are compatible with dedicated servers
• The server version should match or be newer than when the save was created

Troubleshooting

Save Not Loading

• Verify both .sav and .met files are uploaded
• Check the file names match exactly in DSSettings.txt (case-sensitive)
• Ensure files are in the correct SaveGames directory
• Verify LoadSavedGame is “true”

World Appears Empty

• The .met file may be missing or corrupted
• Try uploading from a backup
• Verify the save is from a compatible game version