How to Transfer Your Elden Ring Save to a New PC
Switching computers? Here's exactly which Elden Ring save files to copy, where they live, and how to make sure your progress loads on the new PC.
%APPDATA%\EldenRing\<SteamID>
Your Elden Ring save is ER0000.sl2 inside a folder named with your numeric Steam ID. Copy that whole folder to the new PC.
Where the files live: see the full Elden Ring save file location guide for every platform path (PS5, Xbox, Steam Cloud).
How to transfer your Elden Ring save to a new PC
- On the old PC, press Win+R, paste %APPDATA%\EldenRing\<SteamID>, and press Enter to open the save folder.
- Select everything in that folder and copy it to a USB drive, cloud folder (OneDrive/Google Drive), or network share.
- Install Elden Ring on the new PC and launch it once, then close it — this creates the empty save folder.
- Important: the folder is named with your Steam ID. If your new PC uses a different Steam account, the game creates a fresh save and won't load the copied one unless you also rename the folder to match the new Steam ID.
- On the new PC, open the same path (%APPDATA%\EldenRing\<SteamID>) and paste the copied files in, overwriting if asked.
- Launch the game and confirm your progress loaded before deleting the backup copy.
Does cloud sync move it for you?
Yes, on Steam. If you log in with the same Steam account, Steam Cloud syncs ER0000.sl2 to the new PC automatically — often you don't need to copy anything. Copy manually only if Cloud is disabled or you play offline.
Common mistakes
- Copying only ER0000.sl2 but forgetting the ER0000.sl2.bak backup.
- Not matching the Steam ID folder name on the new PC.
- Letting a Steam Cloud conflict overwrite the newer save — pick the newer version when prompted.
FAQ
How do I move my Elden Ring save to a new PC?
Copy the save folder at %APPDATA%\EldenRing\<SteamID> from the old PC to the exact same path on the new PC, then launch the game. Use a USB drive, cloud storage, or a network share to move the files.
Will Elden Ring cloud saves transfer automatically?
Yes, on Steam. If you log in with the same Steam account, Steam Cloud syncs ER0000.sl2 to the new PC automatically — often you don't need to copy anything. Copy manually only if Cloud is disabled or you play offline.
Where is the Elden Ring save folder on the old PC?
It's at %APPDATA%\EldenRing\<SteamID>. Paste that into the File Explorer address bar (or Win+R) to open it. See our full location guide for every platform.
Do I need to copy any other files?
Copy the whole save folder, not just one file — some games store settings, backups, or profile subfolders alongside the main save. Copying the entire folder avoids missing anything.