: If you created the save yourself on a different device or trust the creator, you can select "Yes" to proceed with loading.
If you want to manually link and move your saves from one device to another, you must locate the correct directory. Ren'Py does not store saves in the game folder; it stores them in system-specific application data folders. 1. Locate the Save Files on the Source Device
Ren'Py now creates a cryptographic token (a key) tied to the specific device where the game was first run or saved.
The developers of Ren'Py recognized the need for cross-platform save transfer. Since Ren'Py 8.0 and later, they've introduced , an official, built-in feature that makes transferring saves between devices straightforward. renpy this save was created on a different device link
You’re using an older Ren’Py version. You have two options:
You can add a custom "Import Save" button to your game by bypassing the validate_save function in 00saveload.rpy , but this requires editing the engine source.
You can add specific save tokens to config.save_token_keys to allow saves from known trusted sources without a prompt. : If you created the save yourself on
To get rid of the "different device" warning and resume your game, you need to move more than just the .save files. 1. Locate Your Save Folder
| Action | Command / Path | | :--- | :--- | | Windows Save Key | %APPDATA%\RenPy\[GameName]\persistent | | Linux Save Key | ~/.renpy/[GameName]/persistent | | Console Force Unlock | renpy.session.data["needs_restart"] = False | | Permanent Dev Fix | config.save_token = None |
Ensure your cloud client copies both the .save files and the persistent data file to maintain full compatibility. Troubleshooting Common Mismatches Since Ren'Py 8
Press Shift + O to open the console.
: Ren'Py now tracks a unique "token" for each device. If you move a save file manually from one computer or phone to another, Ren'Py detects that the device token doesn't match the one in the save file. Verification Prompts
Note: This may require doing this for every specific game that throws the error. 3. Using Ren'Py Sync (Official Method)
Look for a file named signing_keys.txt or a similar file that dictates the token security.