How to Upload an Existing Save for The Forest

To upload an existing save for The Forest to a server, follow the steps outlined in this guide.

Access Your Save Files

Your local save files for The Forest are typically stored in the following directories:

- Windows: C:\Users\[YourUserName]\AppData\locallow\SKS\TheForest\YourSteamID

- Linux: /home/[YourUsername]/.config/unity3d/SKS/TheForest/Saves

- Mac: /Users/[YourUsername]/Library/Application Support/unity.SKS.TheForest

Locate the Save Slot

From here, you’ll see a Singleplayer and Multiplayer folder. Locate the save you wish from either of these 2 folders.

Inside either of these folders, you’ll see different folders for each of your saves. They are usually named with a number (e.g., Slot1, Slot2, etc.).

Identify the folder that corresponds to the saved file you want to upload to the server.

Upload the Save Files

Locate the Server Files tab in the Nodecraft Pro panel, and navigate to the /savesMultiplayer folder.

Note: The server won’t make this folder till you’ve joined it at least once, but you can manually create the folder ahead of time.

Upload the contents of your local save folder (SlotX) to the server using either the Upload button or using FTP.

Load the Save Slot

If you have access to Nodecraft’s Control Panel, follow the Nodecraft Pro steps. If not, skip ahead to the Edit Manually section.

Nodecraft Pro

Click on the “Game Settings” and “Advanced” tabs in the panel while the server is offline.

Locate the Save Slot field, and provide the slot number your save file uses (options: 1-5).

Ensure that your server is set to the Startup Type “Continue” option.

Click “Submit”.

Edit Manually

If you don’t have access to our panel, you’ll need to tell the server to load the save either by editing your server’s command line with:

-slot <1|2|3|4|5> - Sets the save slot to use, default is 1

-inittype Continue - Set the init type of game, default is New

Or you can edit the server’s server.cfg file and change:

slot 1 - The slot to save the game. Must be set 1 2 3 4 or 5

initType Continue - New or continue a game. Must be set to "New" or "Continue”

Start the Server

After uploading the saved file, Start the server up. Your server should now load the uploaded save game.

Additional Tips

- Backup Your Saves: Always create backups of both the local and server save files in case something goes wrong.

- Check Mod/Version Compatibility: Ensure that the version of The Forest running on your server matches the one from your save, including any mods, to avoid compatibility issues.

Let us know if you need any further details or help with specific steps by chatting with our Support Team!