How Do I Backup My Rocket League Settings?

To back up your Rocket League settings, you need to locate the game's configuration files on your computer and copy them to a safe location. This process ensures you retain your custom keybindings, video settings, controller configurations, and other preferences even after reinstalling the game or migrating to a new PC.

Method 1: Backing Up Your Settings by Copying the Folder

This is the most direct way to create a true backup of your Rocket League settings.

Open File Explorer: Click the Folder Icon in the bottom-left corner of your screen to open the File Explorer, or press Windows Key + E.
Navigate to Documents: Click on Documents in the left-hand column.
Access My Games: Double-click on the My Games folder.
Locate Rocket League Folder: Inside "My Games," you will find a folder named Rocket League. This folder contains all your local game data, including configuration files, replays, and custom training packs.
Copy the Folder:
- Right-click on the Rocket League folder.
- Select Copy.
Paste to a Safe Location: Navigate to your desired backup location (e.g., an external hard drive, a cloud storage folder like OneDrive or Google Drive, or another folder on your C: drive specifically for backups).
- Right-click in the empty space of the backup location.
- Select Paste.
Pro Tip: Consider compressing the folder into a .zip file before moving it to save space, especially for cloud storage.

What Settings Are Included in the Backup?

When you back up the "Rocket League" folder, you are preserving:

TAGame Folder: Contains your Config files (video settings, control bindings, interface preferences) and SaveData (replays, custom training packs, progression if not fully cloud-synced).
Replays: All your saved in-game replays.
Custom Training Packs: Any custom training packs you've created or downloaded locally.

Method 2: Renaming Your Settings Folder (For Troubleshooting or Preservation)

Sometimes, instead of a full backup, you might want to rename your current Rocket League settings folder. This is commonly done to force the game to create new, fresh configuration files, which can help troubleshoot issues with corrupted settings. It also effectively "preserves" your old settings in an easily retrievable state without moving them.

Open File Explorer: Click the Folder Icon in the bottom-left corner of your screen to open the File Explorer.
Navigate to Documents: Click on Documents in the left-hand column.
Access My Games: Double-click on My Games.
Locate Rocket League Folder: Right-click on the Rocket League folder.
Rename the Folder: Select Rename.
Assign a New Name: Name the folder something distinct, such as Rocket League OLD or Rocket League Backup [Date].

After renaming, the next time you launch Rocket League, the game will automatically create a brand-new "Rocket League" folder with default settings. Your old settings are still safe in the Rocket League OLD folder, allowing you to easily revert if needed.

Restoring Your Rocket League Settings

To restore your settings from a backup:

Close Rocket League: Ensure the game is completely shut down.
Delete Current Settings (Optional): If you've been playing with new settings or want a clean restore, navigate to Documents\My Games\ and delete the current Rocket League folder (or rename it as described in Method 2 if you want to keep it).
Copy Backup: Go to your backup location, copy your backed-up Rocket League folder.
Paste to Original Location: Navigate back to Documents\My Games\ and paste the copied folder there.

Launch Rocket League, and your game should now use your restored settings.

Understanding Rocket League's Cloud Saves

Rocket League, especially through platforms like Epic Games Store and Steam, utilizes cloud saving. This feature automatically backs up certain aspects of your game data (like progression, unlocked items, and some settings) to the cloud.

Epic Games Store Cloud Saves: For Rocket League on Epic Games, many core elements like your inventory, progression, and some basic settings are typically synced.
Steam Cloud Saves: For Steam versions, the TAGame folder (which contains config and save data) is often included in Steam Cloud sync.

While cloud saves offer a convenient automatic backup, they don't always cover all local settings or replays, and issues can sometimes arise with synchronization. A manual local backup provides an extra layer of security and full control over your specific configuration files.

Why Backup Your Settings?

Backing up your Rocket League settings is a simple yet effective way to:

Prevent Data Loss: Safeguard your customized preferences against game reinstallations, system crashes, or data corruption.
Ease PC Migration: Transfer your exact setup to a new computer without the tedious process of reconfiguring everything.
Troubleshoot Issues: Easily revert to a known good configuration if new settings cause problems, or test a fresh config while keeping your old one.
Preserve Replays & Training: Keep your valuable game footage and custom training routines.

Feature	Local Backup (Manual)	Cloud Save (Automatic)
Control	Full control over what/when to backup	Automatic, platform-managed
Data Included	All local files (configs, replays, etc.)	Varies (progression, inventory, some settings)
Location	User-defined (external drive, another folder)	Platform servers (Epic, Steam)
Restoration	Manual copy/paste	Automatic sync on launch/reinstall
Ideal For	Full control, major PC changes, specific file preservation	General progression, basic settings sync