User:Ferretwings/File locations

The default save directory for all Terraria world and character saves in the Steam version is.

There may be times when it is beneficial to choose another location for Terraria save files. Listed below are two ways this can be achieved.

Terraria command line shortcut
Create a shortcut to Terraria.exe with the content: .

A player can have multiple versions of Terraria installed, each with its own shortcut and saves folder.

Create a link to another directory

 * 1) This requires deleting the Terraria saves folder, so backup your saves folder first.
 * 2) Delete the Terraria saves folder.
 * 3) Open cmd as an admin.
 * 4) type:.
 * 5) Move your Terraria save files into the new saves folder.

Look into

 * https://www.reddit.com/r/Terraria/comments/bdlav6/changing_save_locations/

Source
https://forums.terraria.org/index.php?threads/change-world-save-locations.19119/