How to Add a Savegame to Your Kerbal Space Program Server

The savegame of a DarkMultiPlayer server is not a single file but a complete folder named Universe in the main directory of your server. Inside it the server keeps individual text files for every vessel, every Kerbal and every player.

Structure of the savegame

Convert a single player savegame

A regular KSP save file (persistent.sfs) cannot be uploaded directly. The DMP client ships a converter that turns your local savegame into a ready-to-use Universe folder.

1. Install the DMP client
   Install the DMP client as described in Join Server and start Kerbal Space Program.

2. Enter your player name
   In the DMP window in the main menu, enter exactly the name you want to use on the server later in the Player name field.

3. Open the options
   Click on Options in the DMP window and then on Advanced.

4. Run the converter
   Click on Generate DMP universe from saved game.... The Universe Converter window opens and lists your local savegames – click the one you want. Your savegames are stored locally at:

   [KSP folder]/saves/<name of the savegame>/
   

5. Check the result
   Your KSP folder now contains the new folder Universe with the subfolders Vessels, Kerbals and Scenarios. This is exactly the folder you upload in the next step.

Upload the savegame

1. Stop the server
   Stop your server via the dashboard. While the server is running it constantly writes to the Universe folder.

2. Save the current state
   Create a backup or download the existing folder: Download Savegame.

3. Connect via SFTP
   Connect to your server via SFTP.

4. Remove the old savegame
   Delete the existing folder in the main directory of your server:

   /Universe/
   

5. Upload the new savegame
   Upload your Universe folder including all subfolders into the main directory. The folder has to be named exactly Universe.

6. Start the server
   Start your server. It creates any missing subfolders on startup.