Where Does Errands Store Tasks on Linux?
Where GNOME Errands keeps tasks, lists and settings on Linux for backup and full migration.
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Errands splits Linux state two ways: tasks as files in its data folder with optional Nextcloud sync, and appearance settings beside them. The split decides what moves by itself on reinstalls and new machines.
Sign in restores synced lists; local ones need the folder copy. Confirm per list side before wiping. Backups belong off the machine since reinstalls clear data folders when told, so export on a schedule.
Where Errands stores this, by platform
~/.local/share/errands
Tasks as files in the data folder with Nextcloud optional. Confirm per list side before wiping. Copy with the app closed.
Frequently asked questions
How do I move Errands to a new install?
Copy the data folder with Errands closed, then verify lists on the new install. Tasks travel as files while settings sit beside them. Reinstalls without copies lose local lists.
Are my Errands lists local or synced?
Open Errands preferences and read the sync entries. Nextcloud lists follow the account while local lists stay on disk. The entries always show the live side per list.
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