Where Does XIVLauncher Store Settings and Data?
XIVLauncher keeps its settings in Roaming with plugins and game patches in LocalAppData.
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XIVLauncher splits its data the Windows way. Settings, accounts, and plugin configs live in Roaming, while downloaded game patches, plugins, and runtimes sit in LocalAppData under the same name.
That split decides the backup size. Roaming is small and essential; LocalAppData is gigabytes of redownloadable game data. Copy Roaming for migration and let patches refetch, unless bandwidth is the constraint that matters.
Where XIVLauncher stores this, by platform
%APPDATA%\XIVLauncher
Settings, accounts, and plugin configs. Small and essential; copy this folder for migration and let game data refetch.
%LOCALAPPDATA%\XIVLauncher
Game patches, plugins, and runtimes. Gigabytes of redownloadable data; copy only if bandwidth matters more than disk space.
Frequently asked questions
How do I move my setup to a new PC?
Copy both folders with the launcher closed. Settings and plugins travel together, and the game itself needs no copy if Steam or the official launcher still holds it.
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