Where Does Iotas Store Notes on Linux?
Where GNOME Iotas keeps notes and Nextcloud sync state on Linux for backup and full moves.
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Iotas splits Linux state two ways: notes as files in its data folder with optional Nextcloud sync, and sync credentials in config. The split decides what moves by itself on every machine.
Sign in restores synced collections; local notes need the folder copy. Confirm per collection side before wiping. Backups belong off the machine since reinstalls clear home dotfiles only when told, so export on schedule.
Where Iotas stores this, by platform
~/.local/share/iotas
Notes as files in the data folder with Nextcloud optional. Confirm per collection side before wiping. Copy with the app closed.
Frequently asked questions
How do I move Iotas to a new install?
Copy the data folder with Iotas closed, then sign in to Nextcloud again on the new machine. Notes travel in files, sync state in config. Reinstalls without copies lose local only notes.
Are my Iotas notes local or in Nextcloud?
Open Iotas preferences and read the sync entries. Nextcloud notes follow the account while local notes stay on disk. The entries always show the live side per collection.
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