Where Does Spike Store Mail Data and Files?
Spike keeps mail on your provider with local cache in private storage on mobile and AppData folders on desktop.
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Spike blends mail and chat, but storage follows the usual mobile pattern. Message cache, downloaded files, and preferences sit in private app storage. Groups, channels, and collaborative notes all resync the same way. The server copy is the real record.
New installs pull everything back after login. Files you opened live in cache until the system reclaims space. Save important attachments to Downloads or Drive instead of trusting cache.
Where Spike stores this, by platform
Private app storage (cache and settings)
Conversations resync from the account. Downloaded files should be saved out to shared storage. Clearing data forces a full resync.
%APPDATA%\Spike
Mail cache plus search index and session state here. Providers hold the mailbox. Quit Spike before clearing or copying anything.
~/Library/Application Support/Spike
Same cache role as Windows. Use Go to Folder in Finder. Folder names vary by Spike generation, so confirm the live path first.
Frequently asked questions
How do I keep Spike files safe?
Download attachments into shared storage or cloud drive from the file view. Cache copies vanish on cleanup. Starred items still need exports for true backup.
Does reinstalling Spike lose mail?
No. Log back in and history returns from the server. Only unsent drafts and unexported files are at risk, so let each workspace finish syncing before wiping the old phone.
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