where is default Bitcoin-Qt data directory? [duplicate]

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I want to make portable client so I found with start bitcoin-qt.exe -datadir=data

But where is default data dir so I can move it there?

A closer-matching duplicate is (this question is about changing it, not just about where it is): Bitcoin-Qt setup: Change block-chain file location, settings? documentation? — Peter Mortensen, Aug 1, 2014 at 12:38
Asking about how to change the default storage location has been posted many, many times. The future canonical question is probably Bitcoin-Qt setup: Change block-chain file location, settings? documentation?. Possible duplicate of Bitcoin-Qt setup: Change block-chain file location, settings? documentation?. — Peter Mortensen, Aug 1, 2014 at 12:39

tim peterson · Accepted Answer · 2014-09-01 19:37:49Z

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It depends on your operating system. Read about it here.

Linux

~/.bitcoin/

Mac

~/Library/Application Support/Bitcoin/

Windows

C:\Documents and Settings\YourUserName\Application data\Bitcoin (XP)

C:\Users\YourUserName\Appdata\Roaming\Bitcoin (Vista and 7)

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Hi ScripterRon! You can improve this answer by including the relevant information in the answer instead of just providing a link. Thanks!
– D.H.
Jan 5, 2014 at 17:36
@D.H. I just added this info to the answer.
– tim peterson
Sep 1, 2014 at 18:31

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