The ability to back up the Windows Terminal settings will usually come in handy if you want to replicate the same configuration on your other devices. You have to undo configuration changes. Or you want to restore the same settings in a new installation. In this guide, you will learn the steps to backup and restore the Windows Terminal settings on Windows 10.
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Backup Windows Terminal settings with File Explorer
To back up the Windows Terminal settings manually, close the app, and use these steps: Once you complete the steps, the file will be backed up in the folder location you specified. If you want to use the same settings across your devices, you can upload the file to OneDrive, and then use the instructions below to restore the backup file on your other devices. Copy settings.json Paste settings.json
Restore Windows Terminal settings with File Explorer
To restore the terminal settings file manually, close the app, and use these steps: After you complete the steps, the backup settings will be restored. Restore terminal settings.json Replace settings.json
Undo or restore settings from automatic backups
If the app is causing problems and you do not have a backup, you can restore the settings using automatic backups. Here’s how: Once you complete the steps, the previous settings will be restored on the Windows Terminal. Delete Windows Terminal configuration Undo Windows Terminal changes
Backup Windows Terminal settings with commands
To back up the terminal app settings with Command Prompt or PowerShell, use these steps: After you complete the steps, the settings.json will be copied to the location you specified. In the command, replace C:\Users\username\Documents\wt_backup with the path to the folder you want to store the backup.
Restore Windows Terminal settings with commands
To restore the Windows Terminal app settings.json file, use these steps: Once you complete the steps, the Windows Terminal settings will be restored from backup. In the command, replace C:\Users\username\Documents\wt_backup with the path to the folder that has the backup file.
Undo or restore settings from automatic backups
If you want to restore the settings from an automatic backup file, then use these steps: After you complete the steps, the current settings will be replaced with the last configuration. Windows Terminal backup files In the command update settings.json.2021-06-07T08-25-41.backup file name for the name that corresponds to the file you want to restore. All content on this site is provided with no warranties, express or implied. Use any information at your own risk. Always backup of your device and files before making any changes. Privacy policy info.
