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Browser Game Saves: Why a Different Address Can Look Like a Reset

Opening a familiar game on another domain can show a fresh save even when you use the same browser. Local browser storage belongs to a web origin, not to a game's display name.

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Browser Game Saves: Why a Different Address Can Look Like a Reset

Opening a familiar game on another domain can show a fresh save even when you use the same browser. Local browser storage belongs to a web origin, not to a game's display name.

Compare the origin, not just the logo

An origin includes the scheme, host and port. MDN notes that HTTP and HTTPS versions of a site have separate localStorage. Different subdomains are also different origins. An embedded game may save under its own origin, and browser privacy rules can further affect access. A language path change alone does not change the origin, but the game can still choose separate save keys.

Try the steps

  1. Compare the current public address with the place where you last played.
  2. Return to the original browser profile and game address before deleting any data.
  3. Check for an official account sync or export feature if you need to move progress.

Can I copy the page URL to transfer a save?

Usually not. A link identifies a page, not its local storage. Transfer requires a feature the game actually provides; using the same title on another website does not guarantee compatible saves.

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