Using the local web server

ScummVM can run a local web server (LAN), to simplify the transfer of game files, saved games and configuration files between devices on the same network. This is a good option if you do not want to use the Cloud, or if ScummVM for your platform does not have cloud functionality.

Note

LAN functionality is not supported on all platforms.

This guide explains how to set up and run a local web server.

From the Launcher, select Options, click the > scroll arrow until the LAN tab is visible, and then select the LAN tab.

Click Run server to start the server.

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The LAN tab, with the server running.

To access the server, type the URL shown into the address bar of any web browser:

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The server’s browser interface.

To download a file, click on the file to open the system download dialog.

To create a new directory, click Create Directory.

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Create a new directory

To upload files, click Upload Files and select files from the system file browser.

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Upload files

To change which files are accessible on the web server, set the /root/ Path to the directory containing the files you wish to access. You can access anything inside that directory, but you cannot access its parent directory. On some platforms ScummVM automatically sets the /root/ Path, but on some other platforms you need to configure this manually before running the web server for the first time.

To stop the web server, click Stop server to stop the server, or click Ok to close the settings dialog.