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GTA 5 & GTA Online: Mastering the Art of Saving

Grand Theft Auto 5 and GTA Online utilize autosave functionality, automatically recording your progress. However, the timing of these autosaves isn't always predictable. To prevent potential data loss, manual saves and forced autosaves are highly recommended. This guide details how to save your progress in both GTA 5 Story Mode and GTA Online.

A rotating orange circle in the bottom-right corner signifies an active autosave. While easily missed, its presence confirms a successful autosave.

GTA 5 Story Mode Saving:

Utilizing Safehouses:

Manual saves in GTA 5's Story Mode are achieved by sleeping in a bed at a Safehouse (marked by a white house icon on the map). Approach the bed and press:

• Keyboard: E
• Controller: Right on the D-pad

This action initiates the Save Game menu.

Leveraging the Cell Phone:

For a quicker save, bypass the Safehouse and use your in-game cell phone:

1. Access the cell phone (Keyboard: Up arrow; Controller: Up on the D-pad).
2. Select the cloud icon to open the Save Game menu.
3. Confirm the save.

GTA Online Saving:

Unlike GTA 5's Story Mode, GTA Online lacks a dedicated manual save menu. However, these methods force autosaves:

Outfit/Accessory Changes:

Altering your outfit or even a single accessory triggers an autosave. Look for the spinning orange circle to confirm. Repeat if necessary.

1. Open the Interaction Menu (Keyboard: M; Controller: Touchpad).
2. Select "Appearance."
3. Choose "Accessories" and swap an item, or change your "Outfit."
4. Exit the Interaction Menu.

Swapping Characters:

Navigating to the Swap Character menu, even without switching characters, also forces an autosave:

1. Open the Pause Menu (Keyboard: Esc; Controller: Start).
2. Go to the "Online" tab.
3. Select "Swap Character."

By employing these methods, you can safeguard your progress and enjoy a worry-free Grand Theft Auto experience.