diff --git a/FAQ.md b/FAQ.md index 083085fa..f2245eba 100644 --- a/FAQ.md +++ b/FAQ.md @@ -192,9 +192,9 @@ If you can reliably reproduce duplication of RSProfiles or if you know the cause If your issue has not been resolved at this point, join the [RuneLite Discord](https://runelite.net/discord) for further assistance. ## I want to transfer my settings to another computer -Make sure RuneLite is **closed** on the system you want to transfer your settings to! -You can either copy the whole `.runelite` folder to your new computer or you can sync your profile. -- `.runelite` is located in `%userprofile%` on **Windows** or `$HOME` on **Linux** and **macOS**. +You can either copy the whole `.runelite` folder to the other computer, or you can sync your profile. If you are setting up a new computer, you should copy `.runelite` instead of doing a profile sync because copying `.runelite` will also include screenshots and other 3rd party plugin settings which wouldn't be included in a profile sync. + +- `.runelite` is located in `%userprofile%` on **Windows** (eg `c:\Users\your name`) or `$HOME` on **Linux** and **macOS**. Be sure to close RuneLite on the system you are copying `.runelite` to prior to copying the files. - To sync your profile, go to `Configuration` (wrench icon) > `Profiles` (middle tab). Select the profile you want to sync and click on the cloud icon (`Enable cloud sync`). If the icon is orange, then cloud sync is enabled. You could try to disable and re-enable cloud sync if it does not sync properly.
![config-profile-sync](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/7191512/222978342-584d4842-38e4-40f7-8757-7085f016a5ad.png)