User folder and data

Mods, saves and settings: where they are and how to move them
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How to change user folder location?

Move the BeamNG.drive user folder to another drive or folder: use Move to custom location in the launcher, or set userFolder in BeamNG.drive.ini.

This article is part of User Folder.

It may sometimes be necessary to change the user folder’s location.

 Easy solution

  • Create a new folder in the new location
  • Open the launcher and navigate to Manage user folder
  • Click on Move to custom location and find the relevant folder

 Advanced solution

  • Windows:
    • Navigate to %LOCALAPPDATA%/BeamNG
  • Linux:
    • Navigate to ~/.local/share/BeamNG
  • Find BeamNG.drive.ini
  • Right click on it and edit
  • Add userFolder = and paste your new path to your user folder there

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Last modified: October 6, 2026
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