Where Are Path of Exile 2 Config Files?
Path of Exile 2 keeps local config in Documents\My Games\Path of Exile 2 on Windows. Characters and stash are online and are not stored as local save files.
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Both Steam and standalone clients use Documents\My Games\Path of Exile 2 for local INI config. The file poe2_production_Config.ini holds graphics and UI options.
There is no local save file to back up for characters. Progression lives on Grinding Gear Games servers and requires login.
Where Path of Exile 2 stores this, by platform
%USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Path of Exile 2\poe2_production_Config.ini
%USERPROFILE% is usually C:\Users\<username>. Steam and standalone installs share this Documents layout. Copy the INI to preserve options.
<install-folder>\logs\Client.txt
<install-folder> is the game root, such as the Steam common folder or the standalone install folder. Logs hold system info and chat output for troubleshooting.
Frequently asked questions
Can I back up Path of Exile 2 characters locally?
No. Characters, stash and league progress are stored on the server. Local backup only preserves config and logs.
Do Steam and standalone versions share config?
Yes. Both read Documents\My Games\Path of Exile 2. Keep one backup of that folder when you switch clients.
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