Where Does Tootle Store Accounts on Linux?
Where Tootle keeps Mastodon accounts, drafts and settings on Linux for backup and full moves.
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Tootle keeps Mastodon accounts, drafts and settings in its data folder on Linux with timelines staying server side. There is no local post archive to migrate on any install.
Copy the data folder with Tootle closed for migration; tokens may need re-login on the new install regardless. Drafts are the irreplaceable half. Reinstalls without copies wipe drafts for good on every install you own, without exceptions.
Where Tootle stores this, by platform
~/.local/share/tootle
Accounts and drafts in the data folder with timelines server side. Tokens may need re-login after moving. Copy with Tootle closed.
Frequently asked questions
How do I move Tootle to a new install?
Copy the data folder with Tootle closed, then verify accounts on the new install. Drafts travel as files while tokens need re-login. Reinstalls without copies wipe local drafts.
Do Tootle posts need backup?
Toots live on the server, not in local files. Drafts and settings are the only local state worth moving. Re-login restores timelines once instances connect.
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