How to Upload a Save File to Your Arma Reforger Server

If you have save data from a local game or another server, you can upload it to your Arma Reforger server to continue where you left off.

Uploading Save Files

Stop your server

Stop the server from Console on the XGamingServer panel to prevent file conflicts.

Locate save files on your local machine

Arma Reforger saves are typically found in:

C:\Users\<YourName>\Documents\My Games\ArmaReforger\Saves\

Or for dedicated server saves:

C:\Users\<YourName>\Documents\My Games\ArmaReforger\profile\save\

The exact path depends on your installation and scenario.

Navigate to the server save directory

Go to Files on the panel and find the server's save directory. This is typically in the server's profile folder.

Upload the save files

Use the upload button in Files to upload your save files to the correct directory. Maintain the same folder structure as the original.

Verify file placement

Double-check that the uploaded files are in the correct location and have the right file names. The server expects specific file names and paths.

Start the server

Start the server from Console and verify it loads the uploaded save correctly.

Uploading Mission Files

Upload custom missions

If you've created custom missions or scenarios:

Upload the mission folder to the server's mission directory via Files
Update the server config in Arma Reforger Config to reference the new mission
Restart the server

Using SFTP for Large Files

Use SFTP for large uploads

For large save files, the web-based file manager may be slow. Use SFTP instead:

Get your SFTP credentials from the panel
Connect with an SFTP client (FileZilla, WinSCP)
Upload files directly — SFTP handles large files more reliably

Troubleshooting

Save not loading

Verify the save files are in the correct directory
Check that the save version matches your server's game version
Look for error messages in Console on startup
Try starting with a fresh save to confirm the server works, then re-upload

Save corruption

If a save won't load:

Try a backup if available
Check for incomplete uploads (file sizes should match the originals)
Re-download and re-upload the save files

⚠️ Warning: Save files may not be compatible across different Arma Reforger versions. If you've updated the game since the save was created, it may not load correctly.

💡 Tip: Always create a backup of your current server save before uploading a new one. This gives you a rollback option if something goes wrong.

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How to Upload a Save File to Your Arma Reforger Server

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