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TempDir

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Parameter: TempDir
Short description: Temporary working directory for Notes / Domino processes (e.g. for installation and compact operations).

Profile

Parameter
TempDir
Category
General
Component
Server, Client
Available since
R5
Supported versions
9.0.1, 10.0, 11.0, 12.0, 14.0, 14.5
GUI equivalent
notes.ini only (no GUI)
Possible values
Absolute path, e.g. D:\Domino\Temp or /local/dominotemp

Description

TempDir defines the temporary working directory that Domino or Notes uses for short-lived helper files – for example when installing updates, attaching large files, or during some maintenance operations. The view rebuild uses its own directory (View_Rebuild_Dir).
If TempDir is not set, Domino uses the operating system's default directory (%TEMP% or /tmp). On servers with high I/O load, it is advisable to point TempDir explicitly to a fast local volume with enough free space.

Example configuration

TempDir=D:\Domino\Temp

Notes & pitfalls

  • The directory must exist and be writable by the Domino service account.
  • On production servers, use a dedicated, fast volume – not the system temp directory.
  • Disk space: plan for a few GB for large compact / backup operations.
  • Do not confuse with View_Rebuild_Dir (indexer) or DAOS_Base_Path (DAOS NLOs).
  • The change only takes effect after a server / client restart.