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Where do I find IntelliJ settings files to import - from existing version I cannot boot (text only mode)

I am setting up a laptop because my Ubuntu desktop has ended up in a state. The desktop starts in text-only mode - that is, no windowing environment.

I am starting up IntelliJ and prompted to import settings from another version of IntelliJ if I have them.

What I don't see is where that file (or what file) is stored on disk on my Ubuntu environment, and not sure if I can pick it up from the file system, move it across the network and import it into my new install of IntelliJ.

Thanks in advance

Solution

  • Settings are in s a hidden folder under your user home directory. The exact location depends on your OS and version. For further details, see: Directories used by the IDE to store settings, caches, plugins and logs.