Installation

Installation

Installing SafeSave Option A: Fab / Epic Launcher (Recommended)

The easiest way to install SafeSave is via the Epic Games Launcher. This ensures you get auto-updates and pre-compiled binaries.

Open Epic Games Launcher -> Library -> Vault.

Find SafeSave and click Install to Engine.

Open your Unreal Project.

Go to Edit -> Plugins.

Search SafeSave and check Enabled.

Restart the Editor.

Option B: Compilation from Source

If you downloaded the source from GitHub, you must compile it.

Place the SafeSave folder into YourProject/Plugins/.

Right-click your .uproject file -> Generate Visual Studio Project Files.

Open the .sln in Visual Studio.

Build configuration: Development Editor.

Build.

⚡ Prerequisite: Enable Source Control

SafeSave is a UI wrapper. It requires the native Unreal Source Control system to be active.

Look at the bottom-right corner of the Editor.

If it says Source Control: Off, click it.

Select Connect to Source Control.

Provider: Select Git (Beta), Perforce, or PlasticSCM.

Settings: Enter your binary path (e.g., C:\Program Files\Git\bin\git.exe).

Click Accept Settings.

Once the green dot appears in the bottom right, the SafeSave Traffic Light will appear in your toolbar.