Where Does Escape from Tarkov Store Logs and Settings?
Escape from Tarkov stores settings locally under AppData\Roaming\Battlestate Games. Character progress and stash live on Battlestate servers and are not local save files.
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There is no local save file for raids, stash or quests. All progression is server side and tied to your Battlestate account.
Local files cover launcher logs, game logs, cache and the Settings folder. Use the Settings folder for backup of controls and graphics options.
Where Escape from Tarkov stores this, by platform
%APPDATA%\Battlestate Games\Escape from Tarkov\Settings\
%APPDATA% is usually C:\Users\<username>\AppData\Roaming. Copy the Settings folder to preserve controls. Progress itself stays on the server.
%LOCALAPPDATA%\Battlestate Games\BsgLauncher\Logs\
%LOCALAPPDATA% is usually C:\Users\<username>\AppData\Local. Log names vary by date. Game registry keys live under HKCU\Software\Battlestate Games\EscapeFromTarkov.
Frequently asked questions
Can I back up my Tarkov character?
No. Stash, skills and quest state are stored on Battlestate servers. Local backup only saves settings and logs.
Where are Tarkov settings if I reinstall?
Copy the Settings folder from Roaming before you wipe. After reinstall, launch once, close the game, then restore the folder.
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