Where Does Arctic Store Accounts and Drafts?
Arctic keeps Lemmy accounts, drafts, and cached posts in private app storage with media in cache. Log back in to restore accounts; drafts stay per device.
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Arctic is an iOS-first Lemmy client with accounts anchored per instance. Logins and subscriptions sync through the instances themselves, so signing in restores the reading side anywhere. Drafts, cached media, and display settings stay in local app storage.
That split decides moves: login restores communities while drafts need manual copying. Exact folder names may vary by version, and iOS hides the container anyway, so manage everything in-app. Clear cache from settings when storage balloons; the instances re-supply content on demand.
Where Arctic stores this, by platform
Arctic app storage (Settings > iPhone Storage)
Accounts sync via instances; drafts and cache stay local. Exact folder names may vary by version. Clear media cache in settings when storage grows.
Frequently asked questions
Does signing in restore everything?
Yes for accounts and subscriptions on login. Drafts, filters, and per-device settings stay local and do not follow. Screenshot complex filter setups before switching phones.
How do I use multiple Lemmy accounts?
Open the account switcher and add each instance with its credentials. Arctic handles multi-account browsing natively. Notification settings apply per account, so tune them after adding the second one.
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