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IPFS Kubo Configuration
Shared Directory
For security reasons, it’s best to avoid placing your IPFS Kubo shared directory inside `~/.ipfs`. Here's why:
Reasons to Keep `ipfs_shared` Outside `~/.ipfs`
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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Recommended Location for `ipfs_shared`
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.
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