Where Does Nicotine+ Store Config and Downloads?
Nicotine+ Soulseek client config folder on Linux and Windows with shares, buddies and transfer state.
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Nicotine+ keeps its config, share database and transfer state in a per-platform folder, while actual downloads land wherever you pointed them, usually a Downloads subfolder. Your username and password live in that config, so treat backups accordingly.
Copying the config folder between machines carries shares, buddies and settings. Re-share verification still runs on first launch at the new spot.
Where Nicotine+ stores this, by platform
~/.config/nicotine
Holds the config file plus shares and transfer databases. Downloads default under your home Downloads unless changed in settings.
%APPDATA%\nicotine
Same config and state role as the Linux folder. Confirm the exact subfolder on your install before scripting backups, since packaging can vary.
Frequently asked questions
How do I move Nicotine+ to a new PC?
Copy the config folder to the same location on the new machine, then re-point the download and share directories. Let it rescan shares once.
Where are my Nicotine+ downloads?
Wherever Settings > Transfers > Downloads points, independent of the config folder. Check there first when files seem missing.
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