When you use the Desktop Edition, Manager initially saves all your business data files to its default application data folder.
The application data folder is where Manager looks for .manager files, each file representing a separate business.
Each file contains all of a single business's accounting data, settings, attachments, emails, and history.
The default location of the application data folder depends on your operating system:
Windows: C:\Users\[Username]\Documents\Manager.io or C:\Users\[Username]\OneDrive\Documents\Manager.io
Mac: /Users/[Username]/Documents/Manager.io
Linux: /home/[Username]/Documents/Manager.io
The default data path may be hidden in your operating system's normal file management view.
When viewing the list of businesses under the Businesses tab, the current application data folder path and a control button for changing it are in the bottom left corner.
Once a change has been made, a control button for resetting the application data folder to the default location is also shown.
Changing or resetting the folder does not modify or delete any of your businesses, their settings, or attachments. It merely tells Manager where to look for .manager files.
Changing the folder also does not move any business data files to or from that location.
To change the application data folder, whether into the cloud or onto any accessible drive, first create the new folder.
Next, click on the Change Folder button. A file browsing window will open. Browse for and select the new folder. At this point, the Businesses tab will be empty.
Now you have two choices:
Use the Add Business button to import the business files from the old application data folder.
Using your operating system's file management tools, move all files with the .manager extension from the old application data folder to the new one. They will automatically appear on your Businesses screen.