Where does Steam download apps to on Mac? (What's the save path?) Where is the local content stored? The next time you log into that user account or reboot the Mac, Steam will no longer open itself. Instead, if you want to launch the Steam client, you’ll need to open it yourself from the /Applications/ folder, like any other app launched the usual way.
Warning: It is highly recommended that you create a backup of your SteamApps folder before attempting this process. If there is a problem in this process and you do not have a backup of your games or the SteamApps folder, it will be necessary to reinstall the games individually. Please see the topic. The following instructions are a simple way to move your Steam installation along with your games:.
Exit the Steam client application. Browse to the Steam installation folder for the Steam installation you would like to move ( C: Program Files Steam by default). Delete all of the files and folders except the SteamApps & Userdata folders and Steam.exe.
Cut and paste the whole Steam folder to the new location, for example: D: Games Steam. Launch Steam and log into your account. Steam will briefly update and then you will be logged into your account.
For installed games, and you will be ready to play. All future game content will be downloaded to the new folder (D: Games Steam SteamApps in this example) If you encounter any errors during the move process or when Steam is launched from the new location, it may be necessary to perform a more thorough process:.
Exit the Steam client application. Browse to the Steam installation folder for the Steam installation (continuing the from the last section example, this would be the new location of D: Games Steam. Move the SteamApps folder from the Steam installation folder to your desktop. Review the topic for instructions to uninstall Steam (this must be done to remove your old Steam installation settings from the Windows Registry). Review the topic for instructions to re-install Steam to the desired location. Move the SteamApps folder into the new Steam installation folder to copy all of your downloaded game content, settings, and saved games to the new location.
Start Steam and log in to your existing Steam account to confirm that the move was successful. For installed games, and you will be ready to play.