This article explores what "savetoken" is, why it exists, and how you can manage it for your own gaming needs. What is the Ren'Py Save Token?
This write-up covers the system, a security feature introduced in Ren’Py 8.1 to protect users from malicious save files . What is a Save Token? savetoken renpy
# Define a save token define e_save_token = "my_save_token" This article explores what "savetoken" is, why it
# Save the game label save_game: call screen save_game_menu save: "savedata/" + e_save_token What is a Save Token
To make it easier for players to save and load their progress, you can create a save menu. Here's an example:
The "Save Token Security" system is a security layer designed to prevent "bad actors" from using malicious save files to run unauthorized code on your computer. Because Ren'Py save files use the Python format—which can technically execute code—Ren'Py now signs save files with a unique "token" specific to your machine.
If you are a power user, modder, or player who frequently edits save files, you may find the constant prompts or "security check" errors frustrating. There are two primary ways to handle this: 1. The Direct Code Edit (Manual Bypass)