Where Does Delta Chat Store Accounts?
Delta Chat account databases on desktop and mobile: one SQLite file per profile plus blobs.
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Delta Chat stores each account as a SQLite database with a blobs folder for attachments, inside its per-user data directory. Email credentials for the underlying account live with it.
The official backup covers migration best. Raw copies suit same-OS disk moves with the app fully closed.
Where Delta Chat stores this, by platform
%APPDATA%\DeltaChat
Holds per-account .db files plus blobs folders. Close Delta Chat before copying. Prefer in-app backup for cross-device moves.
~/Library/Application Support/DeltaChat
Same role. Use Go to Folder in Finder.
~/.config/DeltaChat
Same layout. Mobile apps keep equivalent files inside private app storage with no stable browsable path.
Frequently asked questions
How do I move Delta Chat to a new device?
Use Settings > Chats and Media > Backup to produce a portable backup, then import on the new device. Raw file copies work desktop-to-desktop with the app closed but cross-platform restores prefer the official backup.
Where are attachments stored?
Each profile gets its own .db file (named by account ID) with a blobs folder for attachments. Multi-profile setups hold several databases side by side.
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