Kubo Configuration

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For security reasons, it’s best to avoid placing your IPFS Kubo shared directory inside `~/.ipfs`. Here's why:

1. Separation of Concerns:

The `~/.ipfs` directory is primarily for IPFS configuration, IPFS internal data storage (like IPFS blocks and IPFS metadata), and IPFS system files.

Mixing shared user files with internal IPFS data could lead to accidental corruption, confusion, or unintentional exposure of sensitive configuration files.

2. Accidental Sharing Risk

If you decide to recursively add files from a directory within `~/.ipfs`, you risk inadvertently sharing sensitive files like `~/.ipfs/config` or IPFS private key data.

3. Portability

Keeping your IPFS shared directory separate makes it easier to manage, move, or back up your shared files without affecting the IPFS system files.

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Instead of placing the directory in `~/.ipfs`, use a dedicated location like:

```bash ~/ipfs_shared ```

This ensures clear separation between system files and user-shared files.