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+Using the local web server
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+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.
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+.. note::
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+    LAN functionality is not supported on all platforms.
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+This guide explains how to set up and run a local web server.
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+From the Launcher, select **Options**, click the **>** scroll arrow until the LAN tab is visible, and then select the **LAN** tab.
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+Click **Run server** to start the server.
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+.. figure:: ../images/cloud_and_lan/LAN_server_running.png
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+    The LAN tab, with the server running.
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+To access the server, type the URL shown into the address bar of any web browser:
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+.. figure:: ../images/cloud_and_lan/LAN_server.png
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+    The server's browser interface.
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+To download a file, click on the file to open the system download dialog.
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+To create a new directory, click **Create Directory**.
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+.. figure:: ../images/cloud_and_lan/LAN_server_new.png
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+    Create a new directory
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+To upload files, click **Upload Files** and select files from the system file browser.
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+.. figure:: ../images/cloud_and_lan/LAN_server_upload.png
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+    Upload files
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+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.
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+To stop the web server, click **Stop server** to stop the server, or click **Ok** to close the settings dialog.