This section describes how MOVEit Automation stores operational data on disk. These locations are system-defined and are not configurable through the Web Admin interface.

Beginning with MOVEit Automation 2025.0, the default storage location for frequently modified data was changed to improve security and align with operating system best practices.

Default storage locations

Prior to version 2025.0, operational data was stored under the MOVEit Automation installation directory. In version 2025.0 and later, this data is stored under the system data directory.

Location type Path
Previous location Program Files\MOVEit\MOVEitAutomation\
Current location ProgramData\MOVEit\MOVEitAutomation\

The ProgramData directory is intended for application data that is modified during normal operation and does not require elevation to write to disk.

Data stored in the system data directory

The following types of data are stored in the system data directory in version 2025.0 and later:
  • Configuration logs
  • Task logs
  • State files
  • PGP keys and related data
  • Statistics data (including MICStats)
  • Web Admin logs
The following items are not affected by this change and remain in their existing locations:
  • Installation logs
  • Web Admin configuration files

Behavior during installation and upgrade

The location used for operational data depends on the installation or upgrade scenario:
  • New installations: All applicable data is written to the system data directory.
  • Upgrades: Existing data remains in the previous location. New data is written to the system data directory.
  • Custom configurations: If a custom location is configured, for example, for task logs, that location continues to be used.

Task log behavior

Task log storage behavior varies depending on the configuration and upgrade state:
  • New installations: All task logs are written to the system data directory.
  • Upgraded systems: Existing task logs remain in the previous location. New task logs are written to the system data directory.
  • Custom task log locations: If a custom task log location is defined, MOVEit Automation continues to use that location.

For information about default data storage locations in MOVEit Automation, see System Internals.