Where Does CapRover Store Apps and Config?
CapRover single persistence folder on Linux, plus subfolders for apps, config, and TLS certificates.
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CapRover keeps all state in one host folder. That folder is /captain, mounted into the manager container on every install. Apps, configs, and certificates all sit inside it, which makes backup math simple.
App data lives under /captain/data with one folder per app. Certificates and nginx configs sit beside them. The dashboard backup tars this tree with the admin password. Copy the folder with the service stopped for manual moves. The dashboard backup tars the same tree. App rebuilds reuse the same data folders.
Where CapRover stores this, by platform
/captain
Single persistence root for every CapRover install. Mounted as a Docker volume into the captain container. Back up whole folder with service stopped.
/captain/data
Per app persistent data with one folder per deployed app. Rebuilding an app reuses this folder. Include with /captain backups for full restore.
Frequently asked questions
how do i back up a CapRover server
Copy /captain with the server stopped, or use the built in backup under the dashboard. The folder holds app data, configs, and certificates. Keep the backup tarball off the server.
where is a single CapRover app stored
Look in /captain/data with one folder per app. Persistent app data lives there while images rebuild from git. The config subfolder holds the admin settings and nginx templates.
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