# How to Upload a Save to Your SCUM Server (/docs/scum/import-save)



import { Step, Steps } from 'fumadocs-ui/components/steps';
import { Files, Folder, File } from 'fumadocs-ui/components/files';

SCUM stores world and player data in **SQLite database files** inside the `Saved/SaveGames/` directory. You can upload these files to transfer a world from another server or restore a backup.

Save File Location [#save-file-location]

<Files>
  <Folder name="SCUM" defaultOpen>
    <Folder name="Saved" defaultOpen>
      <Folder name="SaveGames" defaultOpen>
        <File name="YOURSERVER.db" />
      </Folder>

      <Folder name="Config" />
    </Folder>
  </Folder>
</Files>

> Player data and world data are stored in the **same database**. You cannot selectively upload just the world or just player data without SQL-level editing.

Upload Save Data [#upload-save-data]

<Steps>
  <Step>
    Stop the server [#stop-the-server]

    Go to **Console** in the [XGamingServer Panel](https://panel.xgamingserver.com) and stop the server.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Back up the current save (optional) [#back-up-the-current-save-optional]

    Go to **Backups** in the sidebar and create a backup before overwriting.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Navigate to the save directory [#navigate-to-the-save-directory]

    Click **Files** in the sidebar and navigate to `SCUM/Saved/SaveGames/`.

    {/* Screenshot needed: File Manager showing SaveGames directory */}
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Upload the database files [#upload-the-database-files]

    Delete the existing `.db` file(s) and upload your save database files from the other server or backup.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Start the server [#start-the-server]

    Start from **Console**. The server will load the uploaded save.
  </Step>
</Steps>

Common Issues [#common-issues]

| Problem               | Fix                                                                                                                                                           |
| --------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Save doesn't load     | Make sure the `.db` file is in the correct directory and the file isn't corrupted                                                                             |
| Players lost progress | Player data is tied to SteamIDs in the database. If the save came from a different server, player progress carries over as long as the same SteamIDs are used |
| Version mismatch      | The save must match the server version. Update or downgrade accordingly                                                                                       |

Related Guides [#related-guides]

* [Server Configuration](/docs/scum/server-config)
* [Wipe & Reinstall](/docs/scum/wipe-reinstall)