Mochi is an offline first application. This means that every piece of content that gets added or changed is saved locally to your device first, before it is synced to the cloud.
Keeping your data safe is important, and Mochi provides two reliable ways to back up your information: backing up your user directory or creating an export file. Both methods preserve your cards, templates, review history, and attachments. This page walks you through each option and explains when you might use one over the other.
Backing up your user directory
The simplest way to back up everything is to copy the entire Mochi user directory from your computer. This folder contains all of your local Mochi data, including:
Content (Decks, Cards, Templates, etc)
Review history
Attachments (images, audio, etc.)
App settings
Login state (not password)
You can copy this folder to another location (such as an external drive or a cloud storage service) as a full backup.
User directory locations
The directory can be found in the following locations depending on your operating system:
Windows:%APPDATA%\Mochi
macOS:~/Library/Application Support/Mochi
Linux:$XDG_CONFIG_HOME/mochi or ~/.config/mochi
Once located, simply copy the entire Mochi folder to a safe place.
To restore from this type of backup, replace the folder with your saved version while Mochi is closed.
Tip
This method is best if you want a complete, restorable snapshot of all your local Mochi data.
Likewise if you delete this directory, that will effectively reset Mochi back to a fresh install. This might be useful for example if you want to sign in using a different account.
Export from the app
Mochi can also create export files directly from the app. These exports collect your data into a single .mochi file, which contains:
Deck(s)
Cards
Templates
Review history
Tags, links, and metadata
All attached files
Exports are portable, easy to move between devices, or between users.
Export everything
To export your entire workspace:
Open Mochi.
Click Settings in the side navigation.
Click Export everything.
Mochi will generate a .mochi file containing all of your data.
You can store this file anywhere you like or import it back into Mochi later from a fresh install.
Export a single deck
If you only want to back up or share a single deck:
Open the deck.
Click the () menu.
Select Export deck.
This creates a .mochi file containing only that deck, its cards, template(s) and attachments.
When to use exports:
Moving data between devices
Sharing a deck with someone else
Modifying your data outside of Mochi for re-import
Choosing the right backup method
Generally speaking, backing up the user directory is the simplest and easiest way to back up your data, while .mochi files or more intended for sharing data between users or devices.
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