Renpy This Save Was Created On A Different Device Link

Check ~/.renpy/ or look inside the Steamcompat folder ( pfx/drive_c/users/steamuser/AppData/Roaming/RenPy/ ) if playing via Proton.

Before we fix the problem, you must understand the culprit:

To protect users, the engine generates cryptographic security keys unique to your specific machine. If you copy a save file from a mobile phone, a friend, or an online save editor, the engine notices the digital signature does not match your system and triggers a warning. How to Bypass the "Different Device" Block

To implement the proposed solution in Ren'Py, developers can use the following code: renpy this save was created on a different device link

: If your screen goes blank when trying to load, the game's code might be missing the required "Yes/No" prompts for this security check. Developers must update their confirm screen in the game's code to support these new security messages. Manual Workarounds

: If you are the developer or have access to the code, you can update your confirm screen to properly display the UNKNOWN_TOKEN or TRUST_TOKEN messages so players can actually see and interact with the prompt. Why It Happens

For users simply syncing progress between their own devices, this pop-up adds an extra step but is generally a one-time confirmation per save. Check ~/

This detailed breakdown explains why this happens and how you can bypass, fix, or correctly link your files to keep playing. Why Does This Error Occur?

Look for the folder named after the game's package (e.g., com.developer.gamename ). Inside, look for files/saves or files/game/saves . Step 2: How to Link and Transfer Saves Safely

Inside the game's specific folder, you will find a file named persistent (no extension). This binary file contains the unique key for that game on that device. How to Bypass the "Different Device" Block To

You’re using an older Ren’Py version. You have two options:

Navigate to your game's , typically found in %AppData%\RenPy\GameName . Find the tokens folder and open the security_keys.txt file.