Where Does Tera Term Store Settings and Logs?
Tera Term keeps connection settings in TERATERM.INI beside the program, with profiles and logs wherever you save them on Windows.
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Tera Term follows an old-school portable layout. Global defaults live in TERATERM.INI inside the install folder (or a user copy), while saved connections, macros, and logs go wherever you put them when saving.
That freedom means there is no single data folder to memorize. Back up the INI for settings, plus your macro folder and log folder. A fresh install regenerates defaults, so missing files only cost customization.
Where Tera Term stores this, by platform
C:\Program Files (x86)\teraterm\TERATERM.INI
Global defaults; per-user copies live beside it or in Documents depending on install options. Saved .ttl macros and session logs sit in folders you choose at save time.
Frequently asked questions
How do I move Tera Term to a new PC?
Copy TERATERM.INI from the install folder plus any .ttl macro and log folders you use. On the new PC, place them in matching spots before launching.
Where does Tera Term save session logs?
Set the log directory in Settings, then Setup, then Additional settings under the Log tab. Tera Term writes session logs there per connection.
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