Session Buddy Docs
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Features
These guides explain the details of various Session Buddy features and supported workflows.
Import and Export
Learn when to import or export collections, how those workflows differ from backup and restore, and what to expect during transfer.
Backup and Restore
Create and restore recovery files that include collections and history.
Text Formats
Dive into the specifications of the text-based collection formats that Session Buddy can ingest and generate.
Configuration
If a feature is blocked by permissions or you need finer control over advanced behavior, start with these configuration references.
Troubleshooting
What to do if you encounter issues with Session Buddy.
First Steps
Protect your data, restart cleanly, and narrow down the cause.
Diagnostics
Generate a diagnostics file that helps support understand what is happening in your install.
Console
Inspect errors and use commands to troubleshoot issues.
Known Issues
Check the current issue list for items we're already aware of and working to resolve.
Local Data
Follow the file-level restore process when you have access to local data folders from a system backup.
Local Data Location
Find where Session Buddy stores your collections, history, and settings on your device.
Chrome Profile Info
Identify the browser profile tied to your Session Buddy install before inspecting or copying local data.
Troubleshooting Export
Fix export destination problems caused by missing file picker support or blocked file-editing permissions.
Shortcut Bug Fix
Reset the accidental `cmd+b` shortcut that affected some v4 upgrades on macOS.
Precautions
Learn about keeping locally stored data safe, reducing risk, and understanding the limits of browser extension storage.
Backup and Restore
Keep regular recovery files so you can restore collections and history quickly after reinstallations, corruption, or device changes.
Back Up Local Data
Add the underlying Session Buddy data folders to your wider system-backup strategy when you want deeper protection.
Preventing Data Loss
Read the deeper explanation of why locally stored extension data can go missing and which response steps matter most.
Data Safeguards
Review the practical mix of manual backups, system backups, and storage-awareness recommendations for avoiding painful recovery scenarios.
Data Consistency
Understand how disk cleaners and other external tools can damage extension storage and how Session Buddy surfaces repair options.
Older Versions
Use these migration and compatibility guides if you still have Session Buddy v3 data, upgraded late, or need context for the transition to v4.
v3 Deprecation
Read the official Session Buddy v3 deprecation announcement that includes the transition timeline and what to do if you upgrade late.
v4 FAQ for v3 Users
Get context on the biggest UI changes, migration edge cases, and long-time-user questions that surfaced after v4 launched.
v3 Data Migration
Learn how to transfer your v3 data manually if you missed the auto-migration window.
v3 Data Location
Find the legacy v3 database location if you are performing a manual recovery from an older browser profile.
Browser Compatibility
Review the new browser-version requirements prompted by upcoming changes in Chrome and the recommended upgrade steps.
Miscellaneous
Official policy pages and other boring stuff.
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