How do I sync my Steam saves?

Steam: Head to Steam > Settings > Cloud > Enable Steam Cloud Synchronization for Applications Which Support It, and make sure it's checked. You can also right-click any game, choose Properties, and ensure the Cloud Synchronization box is checked under the Updates tab.

Why is Steam not syncing my saves?

Ensure Cloud Synchronization Is Enabled in Steam

In the top-left corner, click on the Steam menu and select Settings. Navigate to the Cloud tab in the left sidebar. Ensure "Enable Steam Cloud synchronization for applications that support it" is checked. If it isn't, tick the checkbox and click OK.

Does Steam automatically sync save files?

Steam Cloud automatically stores files from your game on Steam's servers so your players can log into Steam and access their saved games from any computer.

How do I transfer Steam saves to a new computer?

Connect the external hard drive with Steam games back up to the new PC and log in Steam with your account. > Open up the Steam platform on the new PC and select Steam > Backup and Restore Games... > Select "Restore a previous backup" and click on "NEXT>".

How do I transfer all my Steam files?

Navigate to your Steam client 'Settings' menu. Select 'Steam Library Folders' from the 'Downloads' tab. From here, you can view your default installation path, as well as creating a new path by selecting '+' button. Once you have created the new path, all future installations can be installed there.

How to Sync Your Steam Cloud Saves

Can Steam saves be transferred?

Most games should save your data in the documents/games or documents folder. Other games saves are located in the appdata/roaming folder and so on. There is no encryption on the save files from Steam; the game may encrypt data, so YMMV. As such, you can move those save folders as you would do with any other...

Are all Steam saves on the cloud?

Basically steam stores all your game saves on their cloud, they are also stored locally on your PC. Think of the cloud saves as a backup copy. So ignoring the warning isn't a problem. But if your save files somehow get deleted or corrupted you may lose a lot of progress.

Do Steam saves go to cloud?

Games can utilize Steam Cloud for storage of many different types of data, including game settings, save games, profile stats and other user-specific bits. Many Steam client settings are also saved via the cloud, including collections, friend nicknames and anything changed via the Steam client Settings menu.

Where is Steam save data stored?

On PC (Steam, GoG, etc., every store except Microsoft Game Store): Your saves can be found under the AppData\LocalLow directory. Once there, enter the folder of game you were playing. Inside, the Save game should be named SAVE_GAME.

How do I backup my PC game saves?

How do I transfer game data to a new computer?

Can you merge Steam accounts?

Steam accounts can not be merged together. Per the Steam Subscriber Agreement, Steam game subscriptions / CD keys are nontransferable and cannot be reset / moved between Steam accounts.

Does Steam keep cloud save files after uninstall?

Yes, you do keep your progress... but only if your game save has been saved to the Steam cloud. Otherwise, you will loose any progress not saved to the cloud upon uninstalling the game. Generally, in most cases, you keep your progress.

Will I lose my saves if I reinstall a game?

If they are stored in the game's folder, and you uninstall (not "delete") that game from your computer, then the saves will be lost. If they are stored outside the game folder, then you should not lose them if you uninstall that game.

Do I have to buy a game again if I uninstall it on Steam?

Steam lets you uninstall and reinstall any game you've paid for whenever you want. The process is almost as easy as installing them in the first place.

Do I lose my games if I uninstall Steam?

Yes, it will wipe all your installed games if you uninstall Steam. If you want to backup your games, t...

Will I lose my data if I uninstall a game?

Save data is separate from game data. So unless you delete the save data also, you won't lose it by uninstalling a game.

How to restore Steam games without backup?