Directory Reference
Storage Map
This reference provides a quick overview of the most important directories used by a TailStatic installation. All paths are relative to the Persistent Storage Layout, usually /app/data/tailstatic.
| Path | Description |
|---|---|
/DB | Main application database files. See Application Settings. |
/Security | Encryption keys, certificates, and sensitive data. See Users and Access Control. |
/Sites | Source files for all managed sites. See Create and Manage Sites. |
/SitesRendered | Final optimized HTML/CSS files served once you publish. |
/SitesPreview | Temporary files used for Preview Workflows. |
/jobs | Logs and data for TailStatic-Tools and Processing Jobs. |
/tmp | General temporary storage used during Files, Assets, and Collections uploads. |
Per-Site Source Structure
Each site within the /Sites directory follows this standard Site Directory Layout:
| Path | Description |
|---|---|
/pages | Structural templates. See Components and Liquid Templates. |
/Content | Content files. See Pages and Markdown Content. |
/Components | Reusable snippets. See Components and Liquid Templates. |
/Assets | Static files. See Files, Assets, and Collections. |
/Config | Site-level config. See Site Config Reference. |
Next Steps
Always ensure you have Backups and Restore in place before manually modifying these directories. For troubleshooting, consult Troubleshooting TailStatic and check Analytics and Logs. All changes are tracked in Versioning and History.