Alchemy Factory: Upload and Back Up Your Save

The saves of an Alchemy Factory server are stored in the folder AlchemyFactory/Saved/SaveGames. To bring your own world to the server, place the save file there via file manager or SFTP and restart the server. Important: the server does not save when it stops. So keep autosave on and only stop the server once all players have left.

Where are the saves on the server?

What	Path
Save games	AlchemyFactory/Saved/SaveGames
Server settings	ServerConfig.ini in the root directory

You can reach both in the panel through the file manager or via SFTP.

How do I upload my own world to the server?

1. All players leave the server. With the default setting “Pause when empty” it saves automatically as soon as the last player leaves.
2. Stop the server in the panel.
3. Back up the current server save: Download the contents of AlchemyFactory/Saved/SaveGames or create a backup in the panel.
4. Upload your save file: Open AlchemyFactory/Saved/SaveGames in the file manager and upload your world’s file. Large files are easier to upload via SFTP.
5. Start the server and connect. Check that your factory has loaded.

Why is my progress gone after a restart?

Because the Alchemy Factory server does not save when it shuts down. Everything that happened since the last autosave is lost when you stop or restart it. That includes restarts you need for changed settings.

This is how you protect your progress:

• Keep autosave mode 1. The server then saves every 5 minutes. That’s the default.
• Keep “Pause when empty” on. When the last player leaves, the server saves automatically and pauses the simulation.
• Wait until everyone has left before stopping. Then the automatic save on leaving kicks in.

You find both settings in the panel under Server → Settings → Startup variables.

autosave_mode	Behavior	Recommendation
0	saves when players sleep	only if you sleep regularly
1	every 5 minutes	default, recommended
2	every 10 minutes	possible, you may lose more in the worst case
3	never	not recommended

How do I back up my save properly?

• Create a backup before every update. According to the developer the dedicated server is experimental, so updates can bring surprises. After a game update your server fetches the new version automatically on its next start.
• Create backups in the panel or download the folder AlchemyFactory/Saved/SaveGames via file manager or SFTP.
• Only back up when the server is empty. Once all players have left, the latest state is saved and the backup is complete.

Frequently asked questions

Where does the Alchemy Factory server store the world? In the folder AlchemyFactory/Saved/SaveGames on the server.

Does the server save when I stop it? No, the server doesn’t save on shutdown, only the last autosave is kept.

How often does the server save automatically? Every 5 minutes by default (autosave_mode = 1), plus when the last player leaves the server.

Does the server have to be stopped for uploading? Yes, stop the server first and restart it after uploading.

Do I need a backup before an update? Yes, since the server is considered experimental, you should create a backup before every update.

Further reading

• Server setup: startup variables, joining and admin
• Troubleshooting: common errors and how to fix them

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