Melvor Idle 2 Save Transfer & Backup Guide
Official launch guidance · checked 14 November 2026
Demo progress carries into Early Access automatically through Melvor Cloud, or locally on the same device. Before changing devices or reinstalling, keep a separate backup using Copy save string in the save menu.
Before you change anything
- Open the character you want to keep. Note its name and a few recognisable progress milestones so you can identify it later.
- Use Copy save string and paste the complete result into a plain-text file. Give the file a date and character name, then store a second copy somewhere you control.
- Keep the original installation and backup until you have checked the correct character in the new version. Do not delete the older copy just because a new character screen appears.
Which situation are you in?
| Your setup | What to do |
|---|---|
| Using Melvor Cloud | Use the same Melvor Cloud account. Verify the character and progress before continuing. |
| Playing locally on one device | Keep that device and its existing save data through the upgrade. |
| Moving devices or reinstalling | Make and retain a backup first. Do not assume a local-only save will appear on another computer. |
If the expected character is missing
Pause before overwriting, resetting, or deleting anything. Check whether you are looking at the intended account and character, and retain both the original device and your backup.
For a support request, record the game version, operating system, whether the save was local or cloud-based, and the exact error message. Share screenshots without personal account details; do not post an entire save string publicly. These are precautionary troubleshooting steps, not a promise that every damaged save can be recovered.
Save-file folder versus an export
This guide uses the in-game export route. An operating-system folder path is not needed for that backup, and guessing one can lead to copying the wrong data. Keep your exported text unchanged and distinguish demo-to-Early-Access transfer from importing progress from the first Melvor Idle game. The announcement confirms the former, not the latter.
Sources and version notes
Reviewed 14 November 2026. Official announcements establish release plans; community references describe the demo build identified above. Demo observations are not guaranteed launch-build values.
Continue your handbook
Look up the evidence
Use the item reference for documented resources and recipe examples, the monster reference for locations and combat profiles, or inspect the official gameplay screenshots. Build labels distinguish older Alpha media from demo data.