Where Does ManicTime Store Its Tracking Database?
Where ManicTime keeps its tracking database, settings and backups on Windows and Mac, and how to migrate them.
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ManicTime centers on one local database file with years of activity, plus a config folder for settings, tags and server keys. The database path is configurable, so the in-app Data location field wins over defaults.
Start with LocalAppData on Windows and Application Support on Mac. Use the built-in backup for moves; it handles the file lock correctly. Keep dated copies before major version upgrades.
Where ManicTime stores this, by platform
%LOCALAPPDATA%\ManicTime
Main database plus config under LocalAppData. Confirm the exact file in Settings Data location when customized. Close the tracker or use built-in backup before copying.
~/Library/Application Support/ManicTime
Same database plus config pattern under Application Support. Use Finder Go to Folder to reach it. Tags and licenses copy with the folder.
Frequently asked questions
How do I move ManicTime history to a new PC?
Close ManicTime and copy the database file plus the config folder. The database holds time, the config holds tags and device keys. Restoring one without the other gives gaps or duplicate devices.
Can I copy the ManicTime database while tracking runs?
Use File Backup inside ManicTime rather than hand copying while it runs. The database is locked during tracking, so live copies can restore corrupt. The built-in backup flushes first.
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