How to upload a save to a V Rising server?

Want to continue your V Rising world on your server with friends? Follow this fast, foolproof method to upload your save. Even if it’s your first time with SFTP, you’ll nail it.

Prerequisites

• Access to your Oxygenserv panel (login and password)
• Active SFTP credentials (host/IP, username, password or key)
• SFTP client installed (FileZilla or WinSCP)
• Your local V Rising world folder ready
• Server stopped to prevent corruption

Detailed steps

1. Stop the server from the panel
   Log in to your Oxygenserv panel and open the ‘Console’ tab. Click the red ‘Stop’ button. Wait for the logs to show the server has fully stopped and CPU usage settles. If the status does not update, refresh the page and confirm it shows ‘Stopped’.
2. Locate and rename your local world folder
   On Windows, open Explorer and go to C:\Users\YourName\AppData\LocalLow\Stunlock Studios\VRising\Saves\v1 (or v3 depending on your game version). You should see a long alphanumeric folder which contains your world files (e.g., AutoSave_*.save). Rename this folder to a short, space-free name like MyWorld. Linux/Proton path: ~/.config/unity3d/Stunlock Studios/VRising/Saves/v1; macOS: ~/Library/Application Support/unity.Stunlock Studios.VRising/Saves/v1.
3. Open your SFTP connection
   Grab your SFTP details from the panel (‘SFTP/FTP’ tab). In FileZilla: a) Host: your server IP/hostname, b) Port: 22, c) Protocol: SFTP, d) Username/password: as provided in the panel. Click ‘Connect’ and accept the server fingerprint if prompted. If connection fails, recheck port 22, protocol SFTP (not FTP), and try again.
4. Go to the server saves directory
   On the remote side, open /save-data/Saves/v3/. If v3 is not present, open /save-data/Saves/ and use the version folder that exists (v1 or v2). You should see existing world folders or an empty directory on a fresh server. If the path isn’t found, go to root and locate the save-data folder.
5. Upload your world folder
   Drag and drop the MyWorld folder (the one you renamed) into /save-data/Saves/v3/. Wait for the transfer to complete: progress bar to 100% and the queue empty. If a folder with the same name already exists, rename it to MyWorld_backup first or remove it if you intend to replace it. For heavy saves, you can zip the folder to MyWorld.zip, upload it, then unzip it via the panel’s file manager if available.
6. Set the ‘Save Name’ in the panel
   Back in the panel, open ‘Startup’ or ‘Variables’. Find the variable Save Name (sometimes SaveName) and set it to the exact folder name, e.g., MyWorld. Mind case sensitivity: on Linux, myworld is different from MyWorld. Click ‘Save’ or ‘Update’ to apply. If you can’t see the variable, clear your browser cache and reload.
7. Start the server and watch the logs
   Open the ‘Console’ and hit the green ‘Start’ button. Check the logs for lines showing your Save Name being loaded. Wait until the server reports it is listening and ready. If you see ‘Save not found’ or ‘Failed to load save’, the name doesn’t match exactly or the folder is in the wrong v* version path.
8. Join in-game and verify
   Launch V Rising and join your server from the browser or via direct IP. Confirm your base, progression, and map state are present. If you land in a fresh world, re-check the Save Name and the uploaded folder location, fix as needed, then restart.
9. Optional: speed up uploads with a zip
   If your world is large (multi-GB), create a .zip archive of the folder before uploading. Send MyWorld.zip to /save-data/Saves/v3/, then use the panel’s file manager to ‘Unzip’ in place. Delete the archive afterward to free space. This reduces timeouts and corrupt transfers.

Tips & optimization

Use a short, space-free Save Name (e.g., MyWorld) to avoid encoding/case issues. Zip large worlds (2–3 GB+) to speed up and stabilize transfers. Keep a local and a server-side backup (_backup) before replacing any world. Check free disk space on the server prior to upload; incomplete uploads will not load. Server settings live in /save-data/Settings/ (e.g., ServerHostSettings.json) and are not part of the world: adjust them after importing.

FAQ

The server starts a fresh world. How do I fix it?

Ensure the Save Name exactly matches the folder name you uploaded (including case). Confirm the folder is inside /save-data/Saves/v3/ (or the version your server uses). Check logs: ‘Save not found’ usually means a name/path mismatch. Correct it, save, and restart.

Where is my local save located?

Windows: C:\Users\YourName\AppData\LocalLow\Stunlock Studios\VRising\Saves\v1 (or v3). Linux/Proton: ~/.config/unity3d/Stunlock Studios/VRising/Saves/v1. macOS: ~/Library/Application Support/unity.Stunlock Studios.VRising/Saves/v1. If unsure, search for the ‘Stunlock Studios’ folder.

Uploads fail or are too slow. Any advice?

Use SFTP on port 22 and a wired connection when possible. Zip before uploading, then unzip on the server. Close bandwidth-heavy apps and verify server free space. If transfers drop, enable resume in your client (FileZilla: ‘Transfers’ -> ‘Resume file transfers’).

All set! Your V Rising world is live on your server. Need help tuning settings or performance? I can walk you through the next steps.

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