Where Does Grisbi Store Account Files?
Grisbi stores each books set in a .gsb file you name yourself, with automatic backups beside it. Where to look.
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Grisbi keeps each accounting entity in a single .gsb file. You choose the name and folder during first setup, often beside your documents. Imports and exports use separate one account files in exchange formats.
The program writes backup copies next to the main file. Those protect against editing mistakes. Real safety still means copying the .gsb elsewhere, since backups on the same disk share its fate.
Where Grisbi stores this, by platform
%USERPROFILE%\Documents\My accounts.gsb
User chosen books file holding every account for one entity. Backups land beside it. Move machines by copying the .gsb and its backups together, keeping the encryption password with them.
~/Documents/My accounts.gsb
Same single file model on Linux. The exact folder is whatever was picked at creation, so confirm it from recent files when unsure. Exchange files for import and export use .qif, .ofx or .csv instead.
Frequently asked questions
Which .gsb file is my real data?
Open Grisbi and check the file menu or recent files list for the full path. The running file ends in .gsb. Copy that file plus its automatic backup to move machines. Keep the password with it when the file is encrypted.
Does Grisbi back up automatically?
Yes, Grisbi writes backup copies next to the main file. That guards against a bad save, not against disk loss. Copy the .gsb and its backups to a second drive or cloud folder on a schedule.
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