How to backup and restore settings in Windows Terminal

How to backup and restore settings in Windows Terminal

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You can backup and restore Windows Terminal settings manually. Here are two ways to complete the task on Windows 10.

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On Windows 10, Windows Terminal stores all global settings in a settings.json file and creates a backup copy each time you make and save changes. However, you can always manually back up the settings by copying the file using File Explorer, Command Prompt, or PowerShell and saving it to another location.

The ability to backup Windows Terminal settings is usually useful when you want to replicate the same configuration on your other devices. You need to undo configuration changes. Or you want to restore the same settings in a fresh installation.

This guide will show you how to backup and restore Windows Terminal settings in Windows 10.