Where Does HexChat Store Logs and Settings?
HexChat logs folder and hexchat.conf config location on Windows and Linux.
Last updated
HexChat writes per channel and query logs into a logs subfolder of its config dir, with hexchat.conf holding settings beside it. Logging must be on in Preferences, Logging for files to appear.
The config dir differs by OS but the interior layout matches. Copying the folder migrates servers, autojoin and ignores in one move.
Where HexChat stores this, by platform
%APPDATA%\HexChat\logs
hexchat.conf sits one level up. Paste the path into the File Explorer address bar. Enable timestamps in Logging preferences for greppable logs.
~/.config/hexchat/logs
Same layout. Unhide dotfiles (Ctrl+H) if .config stays invisible in the file manager.
Frequently asked questions
Why is my HexChat logs folder empty?
Logging is off by default in some builds. Turn it on under Settings, Preferences, Logging, then check again after new messages arrive.
How do I move HexChat to a new machine?
Copy the whole HexChat config folder with the app closed. Servers, channels and preferences travel together.
Notice an outdated path? Let us know.