Where Does WebStorm Store Settings?
WebStorm stores settings in versioned JetBrains folders in your home directory. Configuration and system cache use separate locations.
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Each major WebStorm version uses its own config folder. This lets side by side installs keep keymaps, color schemes and options separate.
Caches, logs and plugins use related versioned folders. Use Help Diagnostic Tools Special Files and Folders inside the IDE to confirm the active paths.
Where WebStorm stores this, by platform
C:\Users\<username>\AppData\Roaming\JetBrains\WebStorm<version>\
<username> is your account name. <version> is the product version without spaces, for example 2026.2. Holds options, keymaps and codestyles.
C:\Users\<username>\AppData\Local\JetBrains\WebStorm<version>\
<username> is your account name. <version> is the product version without spaces, for example 2026.2. Holds caches and local history.
/Users/<username>/Library/Application Support/JetBrains/WebStorm<version>/
<username> is your account name. <version> is the product version without spaces, for example 2026.2. Holds options, keymaps and plugins.
/Users/<username>/Library/Caches/JetBrains/WebStorm<version>/
<username> is your account name. <version> is the product version without spaces, for example 2026.2. Holds caches and logs.
/home/<username>/.config/JetBrains/WebStorm<version>/
<username> is your account name. <version> is the product version without spaces, for example 2026.2. Holds options, keymaps and codestyles.
/home/<username>/.cache/JetBrains/WebStorm<version>/
<username> is your account name. <version> is the product version without spaces, for example 2026.2. Holds caches and local history.
Frequently asked questions
How do I migrate settings to a new version?
On first launch WebStorm offers to import from a previous versioned folder. You can also copy the options subfolder manually while the IDE is closed.
Can I change where WebStorm stores data?
Yes. Use Help Edit Custom Properties and set idea.config.path or idea.system.path to a new location. Restart the IDE so it uses the new folders.
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