Where Does MEGAsync Store Settings and Cache?
MEGAsync LocalAppData folder with account state, sync cache and logs on Windows.
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MEGAsync keeps account state, sync cache and logs in a LocalAppData folder, while synced files live in your chosen local trees. The cache database tracks what already uploaded, which is why reinstalls rescan everything.
Transfers in flight die with the process, but completed files stay put. Back up the folder to preserve sync pairs and exclusion rules.
Where MEGAsync stores this, by platform
%LOCALAPPDATA%\MEGAsync
Holds account state, sync cache database and logs. Synced files live in your own folders elsewhere. Exact internals vary by version, so copy the whole MEGAsync folder with the client closed. Confirm the folder name on your install before scripting.
Frequently asked questions
How do I move MEGAsync to a new PC?
Copy the MEGAsync folder plus your synced trees with matching paths, then sign in. The client reconciles instead of re-uploading everything.
Why is MEGAsync rescanning all files?
Its cache database went missing or mismatched, often after a reinstall without the folder backup. Let the scan finish; completed files are not re-uploaded.
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