Where Does SnappyMail Store Data and Config?
SnappyMail webmail data folder on Linux with domains, plugins and user settings.
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SnappyMail keeps domains, plugins and user settings in a data folder under the web root. The admin panel edits the same files.
Mail itself stays on IMAP servers; SnappyMail caches settings locally. Backing up means copying the data tree. Permissions matter because the web user must write there.
Where SnappyMail stores this, by platform
/var/www/snappymail/data/
Data home (_data/_default_/ plus domains and plugins). Web root varies by guide (/var/www/html, /srv/http), so check the vhost for the live path. Keep the admin password safe.
Frequently asked questions
Where is SnappyMail admin config?
Inside the data tree above under _data/_default_/ plus domain configs. The admin panel writes there directly. Copy the whole data folder for migration.
Does SnappyMail store my emails?
No. Messages stay on the IMAP backend. SnappyMail only caches settings, contacts and plugin state. Moving hosts means copying data, then relinking domains.
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