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How to Use Cloud and Local Profile Storage in Multilogin

How to Use Cloud and Local Profile Storage in Multilogin

Author Yelena V (Updated on June 12, 2026)

Updated on June 12, 2026

Who can use this feature?

👨‍💻 Account owners and all team members
💰 Available for all subscription plans

The Role of Configuration File Storage

Multilogin offers you two ways to store browser profiles — cloud and local. Each method has its own advantages, depending on your working style (and work location).

Overview of Storage Types

Whether you prefer the flexibility of cloud storage or the efficiency of local storage, Multilogin can meet your needs.

| Cloud Profiles | Local Profiles |

| — | — |

How it works | Download once, then launch from the cached version. Changes are synced on the next launch. | Stored on your device after the first launch – always loads instantly. |

Storage | All profile data is securely stored on AWS – accessible from anywhere. | Profile data (cookies, extensions, etc.) stays on your device. Metadata is still backed up to AWS. |

Benefits | Ideal for teams or multi-device setups – stays synchronized across systems. | Fast performance on a single device – no sync delay. |

Download once, then start from the cached version. If there are changes, sync at the next startup.

After the first startup, it is stored on your device – always loads immediately.

All profile data is securely stored on AWS – you can access it from anywhere.

Profile data (cookies, extensions, etc.) remains on your device. Metadata is still backed up to AWS.

Team or multi-device setup – stay synced across systems.

Fast performance on a single device – no sync delay.

How to Set Storage Type

Storage Type Selector

Click the down arrow next to the 'Create' button on the main dashboard
Select the storage type to start creating a profile, and pre-select that type

Configuration File Setup Method

Open the 'General' section in Profile Settings
Scroll down to the 'Storage' selector
Choose between cloud or local

How to Check Storage Type

To check the current storage type, look at the icon in the 'Storage' column:

Cloud = Online storage
Device = Stored on your device

How to Find Configuration File Data

Do you want to check the location of your local configuration files? Here are the paths on your system:

Windows: C:Users%username%mlxprofiles

C:Users%username%mlxprofiles

macOS: /Users/%username%/mlx/profiles

/Users/%username%/mlx/profiles

Linux: /home/%username%/mlx/profiles

/home/%username%/mlx/profiles

Each configuration file is stored using a folder structure based on the following:

Your user ID (learn how to find your user ID in DevTools)
Workspace and profile ID (learn how to find your workspace and profile ID in DevTools)

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I switch the storage type of the configuration file in the future?

Of course! Using the 'Convert Storage' feature allows you to switch from cloud to local, and vice versa.

Does local storage have a size limit?

It depends on the available space on your device – but Multilogin does not set a hard limit.

If I switch to a new device, will the local configuration files be synchronized?

No. Unless you manually export and import the local configuration files, they will remain on this computer.

The purpose of profile storage
Overview of storage types
How to set the storage type
Storage type selector
Profile setting methods
How to check the storage type
How to find profile data
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I switch the profile storage type later?
Is there a size limit for local storage?
If I switch to a new device, will the local profile sync?

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