Where Does rFactor 2 Store Config and Setups?
rFactor 2 keeps UserData inside its Steam folder, not Documents. Player JSONs and setups live under UserData/player.
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rFactor 2 ignores the Documents convention most sims follow. Settings, controller profiles, and setups live inside the Steam install under UserData. People who back up Documents and reinstall lose nothing and restore nothing.
The three JSON files in UserData/player matter most: player, controller, and multiplayer. Workshop content sits separately under the Steam workshop folder for app 365960. Copy UserData for settings, Installed and Packages for mods.
Where rFactor 2 stores this, by platform
<SteamLibrary>\steamapps\common\rFactor 2\UserData
Root of all local settings. Player JSONs in UserData/player, setups per track under player/Settings. Rename to reset without reinstalling.
<SteamLibrary>/steamapps/compatdata/365960/pfx/
Proton prefix for app 365960. The same UserData tree mirrors inside drive_c. Reach it with Protontricks if paths confuse.
Frequently asked questions
How do I fix rFactor 2 config corruption?
Rename UserData to UserData.old and launch the game. It builds a clean set. Copy controller profiles back from the old folder if the fresh one behaves.
What do I back up before reinstalling rFactor 2?
Back up the whole UserData folder plus Installed and Packages for mods. Steam Cloud covers little here, so a manual copy is the reliable route.
Where are rFactor 2 car setups?
Setups sit per track under UserData/player/Settings. Copy the track folder to the same path on the new install. Version mismatches after big updates can invalidate old files.
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