I posted on the Bisq forum to find out how to restore my Bisq account (including account history) on my Start9 server and was told to ask Start9 support where the data directory is. I’m also not sure how to get the data from my laptop to wherever it’s supposed to be. Any tips on these items:
Hi there!
To import an account on Bisq StatOS, start by uploading your account file to your server. Click the black dot, then open the File Manager. Use the upload button to upload your file. Once the file is uploaded, follow the standard account import flow in Bisq.
Hey @h0mer. Thanks for the tip.
I’ll try clicking the black dot you mentioned when I get back to home base.
The Bisq backup is a folder full of files and subdirectories. I tried zipping it to upload as a batch, but the file is too big. Do I have to manually recreate the folder structure on the server and upload each file individually?
Hi yikes
We are talking about the account import/export function, not a Bisq backup. In StartOS, backups are handled at the system level, and you can back up or restore Bisq using the StartOS GUI. If you only need to restore an account, this should work.
@h0mer I only uploaded /btc_mainnet/keys/sig.key and /btc_mainnet/db/UserPayload files using the black dot interface. I then restarted Bisq. So far unable to access my existing accounts.
To do this, you must first stop Bisq and then SSH into your server. Become root with sudo -i.
You will find the files at the following path:
/embassy-data/package-data/volumes/bisq/data/bisq/btc_mainnet
You can use commands like rsync or scp to copy them over. Please note that this is not officially supported, and you will be proceeding at your own risk if something doesn’t work. StartOS has its own backup flow that restores everything. The best approach would be to reach out to the Bisq team again now that you know where the files are located.
Thanks @h0mer. I’ve been able to get it restored.
One more question: there’s an update for Bisq that fixes an issue they’ve been having with finding Bitcoin peers. The UI on the Start9 Bisq app shows the update is available, but it’s not clear how to update.
Hey. Update is on beta registry now. Should be out soon. All your updates you make using StartOS GUI > Updates. Glad its resolved.
Thanks a lot. Any update on that update availability yet, btw? It still isn’t available to me.
Hi,
Bisq v1.9.18 has been published on the community registry and is ready for installation.
