GTA 5 & Online: Mastering the Art of Saving

This guide details how to save your progress in Grand Theft Auto 5 (GTA 5) and GTA Online. Both games utilize autosave, but manual saves offer extra security.

GTA 5 Story Mode Saving:

There are two primary methods for saving in GTA 5's Story Mode:

1. Safehouse Sleep: Manual saves are achieved by sleeping in a bed at a Safehouse (marked with a white house icon on the map).

• Keyboard: Press "E" while at the bed.
• Controller: Press the Right directional button on the D-pad.

2. Cell Phone Save: A quicker alternative uses the in-game cell phone.

• Open the cell phone (Keyboard: Up arrow; Controller: Up on D-pad).
• Select the cloud icon to access the Save Game menu.
• Confirm the save.

An orange, clockwise-rotating circle in the bottom-right corner indicates an active autosave.

GTA Online Saving:

GTA Online lacks a dedicated manual save menu. However, you can trigger autosaves using these methods:

1. Outfit/Accessory Change: Altering your outfit or even a single accessory forces an autosave. Look for the orange autosave circle.

• Open the Interaction Menu (Keyboard: "M"; Controller: Touchpad).
• Select "Appearance," then "Accessories," and change an item. Alternatively, change your "Outfit."
• Exit the Interaction Menu.

2. Swap Character Menu: Accessing the Swap Character menu (even without switching) also triggers an autosave.

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

Remember to regularly utilize these methods to safeguard your progress in both GTA 5 and GTA Online. The presence of the orange autosave circle confirms a successful save.