Where Does Konqueror Store Profiles and Settings?
Konqueror keeps main settings in ~/.config/konquerorrc and profiles under ~/.local/share/konqueror on Linux.
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Konqueror follows classic KDE storage rules. One INI-style file holds the settings, a data folder holds profiles and history. Nothing hides in dconf or a database.
Profiles are the feature people hunt for. Each saved view layout is a small file you can copy, rename, or launch directly. Exact subfolder names vary a little across KDE versions, so check both config and data folders if a profile seems missing.
Where Konqueror stores this, by platform
~/.config/konquerorrc
Main settings file. Plain text, safe to copy between machines with the same KDE version.
~/.local/share/konqueror
View profiles and history. Exact layout shifts slightly between KDE releases, so browse before scripting backups.
Frequently asked questions
How do I save a Konqueror view profile?
Open Settings, then Save View Profile with a new name. It lands as a file under the profiles folder. Load it later from the same menu or with konqueror --profile name.
How do I migrate Konqueror to a new machine?
Copy ~/.config/konquerorrc plus ~/.local/share/konqueror. That covers settings, profiles, and history. Cookies may live with the KDE wallet instead, depending on your setup.
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