This guide details how to save your progress in Grand Theft Auto 5 (GTA 5) Story Mode and GTA Online. Both games feature autosaves, indicated by a rotating orange circle in the bottom-right corner, but manual saving is also possible.

GTA 5 Story Mode Saving:

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

1. Sleeping at a Safehouse:

• Locate a Safehouse (marked by a white house icon on the map).
• Approach your character's bed.
• Press "E" on keyboard or the Right D-Pad on a controller to sleep and trigger the save game menu.

2. Using the Cell Phone:

• Open your cell phone (Up arrow key on keyboard or Up on controller's D-pad).
• Select the cloud icon to access the Save Game menu.
• Confirm the save.

GTA Online Saving:

GTA Online doesn't have a dedicated manual save menu. However, you can force autosaves using these methods:

1. Changing Outfits/Accessories:

• Open the Interaction Menu (M on keyboard or touchpad on controller).
• Select "Appearance," then "Accessories."
• Change any accessory or your entire outfit.
• Exit the Interaction Menu. Watch for the orange autosave circle. Repeat if necessary.

2. Accessing the Swap Character Menu:

• Open the Pause Menu (Esc on keyboard or Start on controller).
• Go to the "Online" tab.
• Select "Swap Character." You don't need to actually swap characters; accessing the menu triggers an autosave.

Remember to utilize these methods regularly to prevent losing progress in your GTA 5 and GTA Online adventures. The autosave system is helpful, but these manual methods provide extra security.