# Settings file locations

> Where Delegate and Cartographer store their settings, secure settings, and other configuration files on disk, for power users who want to edit or back them up directly.

For power users who want to edit settings directly or back up configurations.

## Main settings file

| Path |
|------|
| `%APPDATA%/UiPath/Delegate/settings.json` |

- Contains: appearance, model selection, keyboard shortcuts, execution mode, MCP server configurations, behavior preferences
- Plain JSON format; human-readable and editable
- Changes take effect immediately (the app watches for file changes)
- Invalid JSON is rejected; the last valid configuration is used

## Secure settings file

The following table lists the secure settings file location for each supported platform.

| Platform | Path |
|----------|------|
| **Windows** | Same directory, `secure-settings.enc` (Data Protection API (DPAPI) encryption) |

- Contains: tool categories, Approval Mode, authentication tokens
- Only modifiable through the Settings UI
- Agents cannot read or modify this file

## Other files

The following table lists other files stored in the settings directory.

| File | Contents |
|------|----------|
| `WindowState.json` | Window position, size, sidebar state |
| `conversations.db` | Local conversation history (when using Local storage) |
| `LocalSkills/` | Installed skills and routines |