Where Does Tilix Store Settings and Profiles?
Tilix keeps settings in dconf, not a config file. The key path plus the dump commands for backup.
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Tilix stores preferences and profiles in dconf under /com/gexperts/Tilix, not in a text file. The Preferences GUI edits those keys directly. Only bookmarks and custom themes sit as files in ~/.config/tilix.
Back up with dconf dump /com/gexperts/Tilix/ to a file and restore with dconf load on the new machine. Reset a single profile with dconf reset on its path. The physical database lives at ~/.config/dconf/user, but always go through the dconf tool rather than copying it.
Where Tilix stores this, by platform
~/.config/dconf/user
Binary dconf database holding /com/gexperts/Tilix keys. Never copy it raw; use dconf dump and load. Bookmarks and themes live separately in ~/.config/tilix.
Frequently asked questions
how do i back up tilix settings
Run dconf dump /com/gexperts/Tilix/ > tilix.dconf and keep that file plus ~/.config/tilix. Restore with dconf load on the target. This covers profiles, layouts defaults, and keybindings.
how do i reset tilix to defaults
Run dconf reset -f /com/gexperts/Tilix/ with Tilix closed. Old Terminix installs used /com/gexperts/Terminix; migrate those keys with dump and load before clearing.
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