iOS

Where Does Working Copy Store Repos on iPhone?

Working Copy repos through the Files app location on iPhone.

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Working Copy surfaces every repo through a Files app location. The guide tells users to copy directories there directly. The app container sits underneath.

In-place editing from editors like Textastic flows through the same location. Enable the location before expecting it in pickers.

Where Working Copy stores this, by platform

iOS
Files app > Locations > Working Copy

File Provider location exposing all repos with container beneath. Guide documents copying directories there. Enable as Location first. Shared editing flows through it.

Frequently asked questions

How do I back up Working Copy?

Copy directories through the Files app Working Copy spot. Every repo underneath travels together. Restoring means copying them back before opening the app.

How do other apps edit repos?

Enable it as a Files Location first. Repos surface through the File Provider with the container beneath. In-place edits from other editors flow through the same spot.

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