> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://anaconda.com/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Editing Navigator and conda configuration files

You can edit Navigator and conda configuration files through either the [Navigator Preferences dialog](#navigator-preferences-dialog) or in your [preferred text editor](#preferred-text-editor).

> [!WARNING]
>
> Be careful when changing values directly in the configuration files for Navigator or conda. Incorrect configuration can cause issues with these products.

> [tab] Navigator Preferences dialog
>
> 1. In Anaconda Navigator, open the Navigator Preferences dialog.
>
>    > [tab] Windows/Linux
>    >
>    > Open the **File** menu and click *Preferences*.
>
>    > [tab] macOS
>    >
>    > Open the **Anaconda Navigator** or **python** menu and click *Preferences*.
>
> 2. Click **Configure Navigator** to open the `anaconda-navigator.ini` file or click **Configure Conda** to open the `.condarc` file within Navigator.
>
> 3. Edit the file to change any configurations.
>
>    When you edit the Navigator and conda configuration files in Navigator, a validation tool warns you about missed requirements or incorrect formatting. The `.condarc` file must be a valid `.yaml` format file.
>
>    ![](https://mintcdn.com/anaconda-29683c67/Aty9w0mqC-G2DD7s/images/anaconda-desktop/nav-config-file-validation.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=Aty9w0mqC-G2DD7s\&q=85\&s=48e564b23eb15852cb1472f5f31467b1)
>
> 4. Click **Save and Restart** to save any changes to the open configuration file and restart Navigator.
>
> For a list of all Navigator Preferences, see [Navigator preferences](https://anaconda.com/docs/legacy/anaconda-navigator/preferences.md).

> [tab] Preferred text editor
>
> Follow these steps to locate, open, and edit the `.condarc` or `anaconda-navigator.ini` files in your preferred text editor:
>
> > [tab] Edit .condarc
> >
> > 1. Open your `.condarc` file in your text editor of choice.
> >
> >    > [accordion] Where is my .condarc file?
> >    >
> >    > To locate your `.condarc` file, open Anaconda Prompt (A command-line application included with Windows installations of Anaconda Distribution and Miniconda. Find it by searching 'Anaconda Prompt' in the Windows Start menu.) (Terminal on macOS/Linux) and run the following command:
> >    >
> >    > ```sh theme={null}
> >    > conda config --show-sources
> >    > ```
> >    >
> >    > ```sh Example return: highlight={1} theme={null}
> >    > ==> /Users/<USERNAME>/miniconda3/.condarc <==
> >    > channels:
> >    >   - defaults
> >    > ```
> >    >
> >    > > [!NOTE]
> >    > >
> >    > > The `.condarc` is a hidden file on macOS and Linux. View hidden files and folders using the following guidance for your operating system:
> >    > >
> >    > > > [tab] macOS
> >    > > >
> >    > > > Use Shift+Cmd+. in your Finder.
> >    > >
> >    > > > [tab] Linux
> >    > > >
> >    > > > Use Alt+. or Ctrl+H (depending on your file manager).
> >    > >
> >    > > ***
> >    > >
> >    > > For more information on the `.condarc` file, see [Using the .condarc conda configuration file](https://docs.conda.io/projects/conda/en/stable/user-guide/configuration/use-condarc.html) in the official conda documentation.
> >
> > 2. Make and save your changes.
> >
> >    The `.condarc` file must be a valid `.yaml` format file.
> >
> > 3. Close and reopen Navigator or any Anaconda Prompt (A command-line application included with Windows installations of Anaconda Distribution and Miniconda. Find it by searching 'Anaconda Prompt' in the Windows Start menu.) or command line windows.
>
> > [tab] Edit anaconda-navigator.ini
> >
> > 1. Open your `anaconda-navigator.ini` file in your text editor of choice.
> >
> >    > [accordion] Where is my anaconda-navigator.ini file?
> >    >
> >    > The `anaconda-navigator.ini` file is created after you have opened Navigator for the first time. It is located in the `navigator` folder, which is inside an `.anaconda` folder in your Home directory. This folder is hidden on macOS and Linux and is not visible in file browsers under normal circumstances.
> >    >
> >    > You can view hidden files and folders using the following guidance for your operating system:
> >    >
> >    > > [tab] macOS
> >    > >
> >    > > To view hidden files on macOS, use Shift+Cmd+. in your Finder.
> >    >
> >    > > [tab] Linux
> >    > >
> >    > > To view hidden files on Linux, use Alt+. or Ctrl+H (depending on your file manager).
> >
> > 2. Make and save your changes.
> >
> > 3. Close and reopen Navigator or any Anaconda Prompt (A command-line application included with Windows installations of Anaconda Distribution and Miniconda. Find it by searching 'Anaconda Prompt' in the Windows Start menu.) or command line windows.