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Oracle Linux: How to Change Podman rootless User Storage Location (Doc ID 3076749.1)

Last updated on MARCH 14, 2025

Applies to:

Linux OS - Version Oracle Linux 7.0 and later
Linux x86-64

Goal

This document describes the steps to change the storage location for podman rootless user with two scenarios. This change is required in case there is insufficient space under the podman user home directory.

First scenario demonstrates the steps to change the storage location for a specific user. Second scenario demonstrates the steps to change rootless_storage_path parameter in system-wide configuration file /etc/containers/storage.conf

 

Solution

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In this Document
Goal
Solution
 Scenario 1 - Change graphroot for a specific user.
 Scenario 2 - Modify the storage location in /etc/containers/storage.conf

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