How to export MobaXterm sessions to another computer?

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How can I export MobaXterm sessions to another computer? There is mention of a MobaXterm.ini file, but I cannot locate that file using the documentation.

In my case it resides under C:/Users/[MyUser]/Documents/MobaXterm — Veverke, Sep 30 '21 at 07:54

score 53 · Accepted Answer · edited Mar 10 '21 at 22:27

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You can do that with a right click on the "Saved Sessions" folder inside your "Sessions" tab. I think it is an easier and faster way to reach your goal.

Maybe these article on their official blog could be usefull too : http://blog.mobatek.net/post/mobaxterm-configuration-settings/

edited Mar 10 '21 at 22:27

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answered Aug 28 '16 at 05:45

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score 15 · Answer 2 · answered Jan 02 '15 at 17:29

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It depends on the version of MobaXterm you were using, but you can find the configuration file of MobaXterm that contains the session list ("MobaXterm.ini"). It is in the same folder than MobaXterm executable or in "MyDocuments\MobaXterm" folder

answered Jan 02 '15 at 17:29

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cools thanks; do you know if that also exports all the marcos as well? – Ahdee Feb 11 '23 at 16:38
Just wanted to add... My previous install had a location of: C:\Users\[User]\Documents\MobaXTerm\ and then on a new install of windows and mobaxterm it was located in: C:\Users\[User]\AppData\Roaming\MobaXTerm\ so I assume the documents path was an earlier version and then it just got migrated when updating. AppData version:23.2 and the Documents version: ???<23.2 – Kickass Oct 28 '23 at 21:26

score 6 · Answer 3 · edited Oct 13 '17 at 19:46

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I have v8.6 on Windows 7 professional, and v10.2 on Windows 10 professional. The MobaXterm.ini file is located at C:\Users\username\AppData\Roaming\MobaXterm on both machines, while the executable is at C:\Program Files (x86)\Mobatek\MobaXterm as default.

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G-Man Says 'Reinstate Monica'

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answered Oct 13 '17 at 19:00

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Thank you! I needed to find MobaXterm.ini to mass delete old sessions. We changed a naming convention, so half of my sessions no longer actually worked. – Brian Hannay Mar 01 '18 at 17:54

score 3 · Answer 4 · answered Feb 21 '20 at 16:51

in past versions: C:\Users\%USERNAME%\AppData\Roaming\MobaXterm
in current version as of 2020: C:\Users\%USERNAME%\Documents\MobaXterm
what you should do: in mobaxterm >> settings >> configuration >> tab: "general" and choose your own proper location so you find it easier to access/edit in the future

How to export MobaXterm sessions to another computer?

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