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FAQ
Questions, answered.
Pick a topic below. If your question is not here, ask on the FM Gaffer Discord.
Your save and privacy
Does it change my save or my game?
No. It only reads the save file. It never writes to your game, never reads the game's memory and never shows hidden attributes.
Where does my save go?
Nowhere. The app runs in your browser and reads the file on your own computer. Your save is not uploaded.
What does the app read?
Your Football Manager 27 save files, from the saves folder you point it at once. It reads your newest save on your own computer, and each new save updates your challenges, squad verdicts and tactic advice.
Does the app send anything to anyone?
Only in two cases: to check your licence key with Lemon Squeezy, and when you press Send feedback. The app has no accounts and no tracking. See the privacy page.
Setup and browsers
Which browsers work?
Chrome or Edge on a Windows or Mac computer. They can open a folder on your PC, which the app needs to read your saves. Firefox and Safari cannot do that yet, and phones are not supported.
Does it work on a Mac?
Yes, in Chrome or Edge.
Do I need to install anything?
No. Go to app.fmgaffer.com in Chrome or Edge and point it at your saves folder once.
Does it work with FM26 or older games?
No. This edition is built for Football Manager 27 saves.
The trial and the price
What does it cost?
EUR 9.99, the launch price until 31 December 2026. From 1 January 2027 it is EUR 19.99. It is one payment for FM27, with no subscription. The price includes VAT. See the price page.
When can I buy?
The shop opens on launch day. Until then the free trial is open.
Do I need an account?
No. The trial starts the first time you open the app. When you buy, you get a licence key by email and paste it into the app.
What happens after the 3 days?
The app asks for a licence key. Nothing is charged automatically, because we never ask for a card during the trial. Your saves, targets and notes on your computer stay where they are.
Who handles the payment?
Lemon Squeezy, our reseller (merchant of record). It handles the payment, the invoice and the VAT.
Can I get a refund?
Yes, within 14 days of buying. See the refund policy.
Your licence key
How do I enter my licence key?
The key arrives by email after you buy. Paste it into the app. You only do this once on each computer.
Can I move my licence to another computer?
Yes. In Settings, remove the licence from the old computer. That frees it for another one. Your data on the old computer stays as it is.
Does the licence work offline?
Once your key is entered, the app also works offline, for up to 14 days between licence checks.
Do I pay again for FM28?
Yes. The licence is one payment per Football Manager edition. A new edition, such as FM28, needs a new licence.
Help
Where do I get help?
Join the FM Gaffer Discord. Ask in #help, report bugs in #bug-reports, and share your save challenges with other players.
How do I send feedback?
Use the Send feedback page in the app. It sends your message to our feedback inbox. Your email address is only sent if you fill it in.
Still stuck?
Ask in #help on the FM Gaffer Discord. You can also report bugs there and share your save challenges with other players.
Try it
See it on your own save.
Everything open for 3 days, free. No account, no card.