Where Does OpenCATS Store Candidates?
Where self hosted OpenCATS keeps candidates in database on Linux servers. Full paths are listed below.
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OpenCATS is applicant tracking with server storage. The database holds candidates, jobs, and notes. Resumes sit in attachments beside it.
Same database plus files means same pipeline. Exact paths vary by host with public_html or www roots. Keep backups of both together. One without the other restores candidates without resumes. For moves, enable maintenance first to freeze edits during dumps. When in doubt, verify paths inside the app before trusting a remembered folder. Screenshots of settings help when support asks for reproduction steps later.
Where OpenCATS Hiring stores this, by platform
/var/www/html/attachments (resumes beside database, paths vary)
Candidates live in the server database with resumes beside it in attachments. Back up both together. Match releases before restore.
Frequently asked questions
How do I migrate OpenCATS to a new server?
Back up the OpenCATS database plus attachments directory with maintenance on, then install the same release on the new server before restore. Candidates follow the database. Mixed releases can break themes, so match versions first.
Does OpenCATS back up candidates?
Yes, in the server database per candidate with note history attached. The host holds a working copy plus resume cache. Views rebuild after restore. Export reports from settings for records, since the data directory alone is working state.
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