How to find terraria world files
How to access the ~/Library files to obtain the Terraria world and files directory?
You could search the folder of Terraria, e.g. via
but:
The question was answered here. My "answer" is a simple copy and paste. Please upvote @lunbokss answer.
If you are playing the Steam version with an Internet connection, you can just let Steam do all that work for you by enabling cloud saving for your character.
Otherwise, your characters are stored in:
Windows:
Mac:
Linux:
However, if you're using Steam cloud saves, the files will be in a different location.
To copy a character, you will need both the file and the folder that are named like your character. Technically, only the file is necessary, but the folder contains your minimap data.
Note, that is a hidden folder. Use - in your filemanager or in your terminal to see hidden files.
Terraria Save Locations: Characters, Worlds, Config, Mods & More
Terraria is a sandbox game in which players are free to set their own objectives, unlocking different areas of content as they progress through the game. There are a number of missions that players can choose to complete and these are labelled according to their difficulty.
The game was developed by Re-Logic and sets itself in the action-adventure market. Some of the platforms that the game is available on include Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3 & 4, Xbox 360, iOS, Android, Windows Phone, Mac OS and Xbox One.
First released on the 16th May 2011 and with fairly positive reviews from players, Terraria has sold over 30 million copies so far. The game has received a review score of 10/10 on Steam and 83% on PC Gamer, with fans speaking highly of its RPG style and content; however, comments have been made on its violent nature which has been deemed inappropriate by some for children.
Character Save File Location
Your save game location for character files in Terraria is easy to access, but it does vary depending on the operating system you're using to play Terraria. See help for your OS below.
IMPORTANT
PC
How To Find Player And World Files
HOW TO FIND PLAYER AND WORLD FILES
Before we begin, I'd like to list two links where you can share your player and world files. This tutorial is basically to complement them.
Now that that's out of the way, here it is: a comprehensive tutorial for finding your player and world files on PC Terraria.
If you're finding a character file, copy
C:\Users\%username%\Documents\My Games\Terraria\Players
into your PC's file explorer search bar. If you're looking for a world file, copy
%USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Terraria\Worlds
into the search bar. This should take you to your player / world file locations.
Remove your player / world from Cloud Save on Terraria if you have it cloud saved. It won't show up in your folder otherwise. Here, you can see my character's file:
There you have it! The scenario looks pretty similar for your world folder:
Instructions for copying these files into the two threads above can be found there. Hopefully you find this tutorial helpful!
How to Upload Your Terraria World to a BananaServers.ca Server
Uploading your single-player Terraria world to a BananaServers.ca server is easy and can be done in just a few steps. Follow this guide to get your favorite world online:
Step 1: Locate Your Terraria World Files
First, locate your Terraria world files on your computer. Depending on your operating system, the files can be found in these locations:
Windows:
/<PC owner>/Documents/My Games/Terraria/Worlds
Mac:
/Library/Application Support/Terraria/Worlds
Linux:
/.local/share/Terraria/Worlds
Step 2: Identify Your World File
In the specified location, look for files with a
.wld
extension. These are your single-player world files. Keep this folder open.
Step 3: Access Your Server's FTP
Open your web browser and go to your server's control panel at https://peel.bananaservers.ca. Once logged in, navigate to your server's FTP File Access.
Step 4: Navigate to the Worlds Folder
Within the FTP File Access, go to the
/worlds/
directory.
Step 5: Upload Your World File
Click the
Upload File(s)
button in the worlds folder.
Go back to your computer's folder where the .wld file is located. C