How to manually save the game on a Soulmask server?

Need a save point right now to avoid any data loss? Trigger a manual save in seconds. It’s the safest move before updates, wipes, or after big events.

Prerequisites

• Access to your Oxygenserv panel (login and password)
• Soulmask server running (console shows it’s online)
• Admin rights in-game OR access to the server console in the panel
• Exact save command: gm BaoCun (case and spacing matter)

Detailed steps

1. Confirm admin rights (if you want to save from in-game)
   Join the server with your usual account and make sure you have admin privileges. If you don’t, ask the owner to add your SteamID64 to the admin list from the panel (section names vary: “Configuration”, “Users”, or “Admins”). Restart the server with the green “Restart” button to apply changes. Watch the console until you see “Server started”. If you’ll use the panel console instead, skip this and go to the next step.
2. Run a save from the panel console (fastest method)
   Open your Oxygenserv panel and click “Console”. In the input field at the bottom, type gm BaoCun exactly, then press Enter. A confirmation line will appear in the logs once the write completes (it can take a few seconds and may cause a tiny pause). If you see Unknown command or nothing happens, ensure the server is online and you didn’t mistype or add extra spaces. Try sending the command again if logs are scrolling heavily at that moment.
3. Alternative: trigger the save in-game (local admin console)
   Join the server with your admin account. Open the in-game console (key depends on your bindings; check settings if needed). Type gm BaoCun and confirm. Players might feel a brief 1–2 second freeze while data writes—this is normal. If you get a permission error, you’re not in active admin mode: re-enable it or relog, then try again.
4. Verify the save completed
   Back in the panel, go to “Files”. Open the server’s save directory (commonly named “Saved” or similar) and check the file timestamps—they should reflect the current time after a successful save. You can also confirm via the console when the write finishes. If nothing changed, resend gm BaoCun and check for errors like Permission denied or Unknown command.

Tips & optimization

Manual-save before updates, wipes, and big events. Set a scheduled task to run gm BaoCun every 30 minutes during peak hours to minimize potential loss (use a longer interval off-peak). Keep 2–3 rotating backups so you can roll back fast if corruption strikes. Don’t spam the command—wait 30–60 seconds between saves to avoid heavy disk I/O. Ensure you have several GB of free space so saves don’t silently fail.

FAQ

The gm BaoCun command does nothing. What now?

Confirm the server is online and that you’re sending the command to the server console (not the chat). Double-check the exact command: gm BaoCun (uppercase C, single space). If you’re in-game, ensure you’re an active admin. Review the console—if you see Unknown command, it’s usually the wrong console context or missing permissions.

Where are saves stored?

In the panel, open “Files” and look for the server’s save directory (often “Saved”/“SaveGames”). Timestamps update immediately after a successful save. Download a copy before risky changes.

Can I automate manual saves?

Yes. Create a scheduled task in the panel with the action “Console command” and set it to gm BaoCun. Run it every 30–60 minutes depending on load. Test it once manually to confirm it executes correctly.

Done. You now control your save points on demand. One quick command, and your Soulmask world stays safe no matter what happens next.

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