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Where Does Proton Pass Store Local Data?

Proton Pass local vault cache and settings per OS and browser.

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Proton Pass keeps an encrypted local vault cache plus settings in per-OS app folders and browser extension storage, with servers holding the authoritative copy. Wiping local data signs you out but never deletes the vault.

Export recovery kits before device wipes, not app caches. Encrypted caches decrypt only with your account keys.

Where Proton Pass stores this, by platform

Windows
%APPDATA%\Proton Pass

Desktop cache with encrypted vault snapshots and settings. Browser extensions store their own copies under each browser profile. Sign back in to rebuild after deletion.

macOS
~/Library/Application Support/Proton Pass

macOS desktop cache mirror. Same sign-in rebuild behavior as Windows.

Linux
~/.config/Proton Pass

Linux desktop cache tree. Browser extension data stays inside browser profiles, not here.

Frequently asked questions

Does deleting Proton Pass local data delete passwords?

No, vaults live on Proton servers. Local folders above only cache encrypted copies for offline use.

Where are Proton Pass browser vaults?

Inside each browser extension storage area per profile. Desktop folders above cover only the desktop app.

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