Chiaki-ng Config Files – Location, Backup & Migration
Chiaki-ng stores your registered consoles, Account IDs and preferences in a local config folder. Back it up before reinstalling or moving to a new machine and you’ll skip re-registering every console. Exact paths vary by install method — here’s where to look on each platform.
Where the Config Lives
| Install method | Where to look |
|---|---|
| Flatpak (Linux / Steam Deck) |
~/.var/app/io.github.streetpea.Chiaki4deck/config/Chiaki/
|
| Windows portable ZIP | Inside the extracted folder, next to the executable |
| Windows installer / macOS / AppImage | Your OS’s standard per-user config location — if unsure, check the app’s Settings for any path display, or search your home folder for a Chiaki directory |
Chiaki folder under your user’s config/app-data directories, or ask in the project’s GitHub discussions with your version number.Backup & Migration
- Close chiaki-ng completely first — copying while it runs can grab half-written files.
- Copy the whole
Chiakiconfig folder to a USB stick, cloud drive, or your new machine. - On the new machine, install chiaki-ng first, run it once (so it creates its folders), close it, then overwrite with your backup.
- Reopen — your consoles and registrations should be there, no PINs needed.
Streamer Privacy Option
Since v1.9.7, chiaki-ng has a streamer option that hides sensitive info (like Account IDs) from the UI — useful if you share your screen on stream or in videos. Look for it in Settings; the exact label varies by version, so use the in-app settings search if you can’t spot it.
Setting up from scratch instead? Follow the setup guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where are chiaki-ng config files stored?
It depends on install method. Flatpak (Linux/Deck): ~/.var/app/io.github.streetpea.Chiaki4deck/config/Chiaki/. Portable ZIP: next to the exe. Others: your OS’s standard per-user config location — search your home folder for a Chiaki directory.
How do I move chiaki-ng to a new computer without re-registering?
Install chiaki-ng on the new machine, run once, close it, then copy your old Chiaki config folder over. Your consoles and registrations come along — no PINs needed.
Will I lose my registrations if I reinstall?
Only if you also delete the config folder. A plain reinstall keeps settings; a ‘clean’ reinstall (config deleted) starts fresh. Back up first.
How do I hide my Account ID when streaming?
Enable the streamer privacy option in Settings (added v1.9.7) — it hides sensitive info from the UI. Exact label varies by version; use in-app settings search.