Where Does RedNotebook Store Journals?
RedNotebook keeps journal data in ~/.rednotebook with one text file per month plus templates and backups.
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RedNotebook stores entries as plain text files in a data folder inside .rednotebook in your home directory. One file covers each month, with templates and backups beside them. Settings live in configuration files at the same level.
Plain text keeps every entry greppable and future proof. Moving machines means copying the whole folder with the app closed. Cloud sync works file by file because months never rewrite each other.
Where RedNotebook stores this, by platform
~/.rednotebook/data
Monthly text files plus templates and auto backups. Copy the parent folder to migrate everything. Settings sit beside data in .rednotebook.
C:\Users\[username]\.rednotebook\data
Same layout under your profile. Sync tools handle the text files cleanly. Keep backups enabled for accidental deletes.
Frequently asked questions
Can I read RedNotebook entries without the app?
Yes. Monthly files are plain text with light markup. Any editor opens them. The app adds calendar navigation and export on top.
How do I back up RedNotebook?
Copy ~/.rednotebook with the app closed, data folder included. Auto backups inside cover recent months only. Version the copies off machine.
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