Where Does GNOME Web (Epiphany) Store Data?
Epiphany config and data folders on Linux with bookmarks, passwords and cache.
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GNOME Web splits config from data the XDG way: settings in the config tree, bookmarks, history, passwords and cache in the data tree. Sync exists through Firefox Sync, which covers bookmarks and tabs for signed-in users.
Local-only state still needs the folders. Copy both trees and the whole browser, saved logins included, moves machines.
Where GNOME Web stores this, by platform
~/.config/epiphany
Holds settings and profile config. Browsing data sits next door at ~/.local/share/epiphany with bookmarks, history and the password keyring reference. Copy both folders with the browser closed. Flatpak installs relocate under ~/.var/app/org.gnome.Epiphany instead.
Frequently asked questions
How do I back up GNOME Web bookmarks?
Copy both folders above, or enable Firefox Sync for the cloud copy. Local bookmarks live in the data tree.
Where are GNOME Web passwords?
In the login keyring referenced from the data folder, stored in GNOME Keyring or libsecret. Migrate the keyring alongside for logins to survive.
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