How to Transfer Your Red Dead Redemption 2 Save to a New PC
Switching computers? Here's exactly which Red Dead Redemption 2 save files to copy, where they live, and how to make sure your progress loads on the new PC.
%USERPROFILE%\Documents\Rockstar Games\Red Dead Redemption 2\Profiles
Under Profiles is a folder named with a long hex ID; copy that whole folder — it holds your SGDR000x save files.
Where the files live: see the full Red Dead Redemption 2 save file location guide for every platform path (PS5, Xbox, Steam Cloud).
How to transfer your Red Dead Redemption 2 save to a new PC
- On the old PC, press Win+R, paste %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Rockstar Games\Red Dead Redemption 2\Profiles, 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 Red Dead Redemption 2 on the new PC and launch it once, then close it — this creates the empty save folder.
- The Profiles subfolder is tied to your Rockstar/Social Club account. If the new PC signs into a different account the game creates a fresh profile, so sign in with the same Social Club account first.
- On the new PC, open the same path (%USERPROFILE%\Documents\Rockstar Games\Red Dead Redemption 2\Profiles) 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?
Story-mode saves also sync through the Rockstar Games launcher / Social Club cloud when enabled, so signing into the same account on the new PC often restores them automatically. Copy the Profiles folder manually if cloud is off or you play offline.
Common mistakes
- Signing into a different Social Club account, which hides the copied saves.
- Copying loose SGDR files instead of the whole hex-named profile folder.
FAQ
How do I move my Red Dead Redemption 2 save to a new PC?
Copy the save folder at %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Rockstar Games\Red Dead Redemption 2\Profiles 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 Red Dead Redemption 2 cloud saves transfer automatically?
Story-mode saves also sync through the Rockstar Games launcher / Social Club cloud when enabled, so signing into the same account on the new PC often restores them automatically. Copy the Profiles folder manually if cloud is off or you play offline.
Where is the Red Dead Redemption 2 save folder on the old PC?
It's at %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Rockstar Games\Red Dead Redemption 2\Profiles. 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.
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Need another game or a quick backup? Use the Save Location Finder — pick any game to get its exact save path plus a ready-to-run backup command.