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| − | The data directory is where | + | The '''data directory''' is where all of Bisq's data files are stored, while the '''application directory''' is where Bisq application files are stored. |
| − | + | __TOC__ | |
| − | = | + | = Data Directory Structure = |
| − | Windows | + | Notable items in the data directory: |
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| + | * <code>bisq.log</code> - main log file with most recent logs, often helpful for debugging. This file may contain private information, so it's usually not wise to post the whole thing publicly. | ||
| + | * <code>bisq.properties</code> - place to store [https://github.com/bisq-network/bisq/blob/master/common/src/main/java/bisq/common/config/Config.java#L57 command-line options], so you don't have to specify them every time you run Bisq (where each option is on a new line in <code><option>=<value></code> format, e.g., <code>dumpStatistics=true</code>). | ||
| + | * <code>btc_mainnet/</code> - main data directory. | ||
| + | ** <code>keys/</code> - keys for signing P2P messages as well as signing and aging payment accounts. | ||
| + | ** <code>db/</code> - various user data and network data. It is strongly discouraged to edit any files in this directory. | ||
| + | ** <code>tor/</code> - Tor state data. The <code>hiddenservice/</code> folder within determines your onion address. | ||
| + | ** <code>wallet/</code> - BTC and BSQ wallet files and rolling backups, as well as the <code>bisq.spvchain</code> file. | ||
| + | |||
| + | = Default Locations = | ||
| + | |||
| + | == Windows == | ||
| + | |||
| + | === Data Directory === | ||
C:\Users\<username>\AppData\Roaming\Bisq | C:\Users\<username>\AppData\Roaming\Bisq | ||
| − | + | === Application Directory === | |
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| + | C:\Users\<username>\AppData\Local\Bisq\ | ||
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| + | <br> | ||
| + | Bisq can be run from the command line with <code>C:\Users\<username>\AppData\Local\Bisq\Bisq.exe</code>. | ||
| + | |||
| + | PowerShell tends to work best, particularly if you're passing options. | ||
| − | + | == macOS == | |
| − | === | + | === Data Directory === |
/Users/<username>/Library/Application Support/Bisq | /Users/<username>/Library/Application Support/Bisq | ||
| − | === Linux === | + | === Application Directory === |
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| + | /Applications/Bisq.app/Contents/MacOS/ | ||
| + | |||
| + | <br> | ||
| + | Bisq can be run from the command line with <code>/Applications/Bisq.app/Contents/MacOS/Bisq</code>. | ||
| + | |||
| + | == Linux == | ||
| + | |||
| + | === Data Directory === | ||
/home/<username>/.local/share/Bisq | /home/<username>/.local/share/Bisq | ||
| + | |||
| + | === Application Directory === | ||
| + | |||
| + | /opt/Bisq/Bisq | ||
| + | |||
| + | <br> | ||
| + | Bisq can be run from the command line with <code>/opt/Bisq/Bisq</code>. | ||
Revision as of 21:50, 31 May 2020
The data directory is where all of Bisq's data files are stored, while the application directory is where Bisq application files are stored.
Contents
Data Directory Structure
Notable items in the data directory:
bisq.log- main log file with most recent logs, often helpful for debugging. This file may contain private information, so it's usually not wise to post the whole thing publicly.bisq.properties- place to store command-line options, so you don't have to specify them every time you run Bisq (where each option is on a new line in<option>=<value>format, e.g.,dumpStatistics=true).btc_mainnet/- main data directory.keys/- keys for signing P2P messages as well as signing and aging payment accounts.db/- various user data and network data. It is strongly discouraged to edit any files in this directory.tor/- Tor state data. Thehiddenservice/folder within determines your onion address.wallet/- BTC and BSQ wallet files and rolling backups, as well as thebisq.spvchainfile.
Default Locations
Windows
Data Directory
C:\Users\<username>\AppData\Roaming\Bisq
Application Directory
C:\Users\<username>\AppData\Local\Bisq\
Bisq can be run from the command line with C:\Users\<username>\AppData\Local\Bisq\Bisq.exe.
PowerShell tends to work best, particularly if you're passing options.
macOS
Data Directory
/Users/<username>/Library/Application Support/Bisq
Application Directory
/Applications/Bisq.app/Contents/MacOS/
Bisq can be run from the command line with /Applications/Bisq.app/Contents/MacOS/Bisq.
Linux
Data Directory
/home/<username>/.local/share/Bisq
Application Directory
/opt/Bisq/Bisq
Bisq can be run from the command line with /opt/Bisq/Bisq.
