Where Does Timeshift Store Snapshots?
Timeshift /timeshift snapshots, config and schedule notes on Linux.
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Timeshift parks system snapshots in /timeshift on the backup device, with its schedule and filters in /etc/timeshift.json. Home directories stay excluded by default.
System restores never touch personal files. That split surprises first-timers expecting full backups.
RSYNC and BTRFS modes share the config but not the storage math. Btrfs snapshots cost little; rsync copies cost full size.
Where Linux stores this, by platform
/timeshift
Snapshot trees per schedule slot (daily, weekly, monthly) on the target device. Config lives in /etc/timeshift.json. Exclude lists keep /home and /root out unless explicitly included. Restore from a live USB when the system no longer boots.
Frequently asked questions
Does Timeshift back up my home folder?
No, by default. The snapshots above cover system files only. Use a real backup tool for personal data.
Where is the Timeshift schedule config?
In /etc/timeshift.json beside the snapshot store above. Edit it in the app, not by hand.
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