

If enabled, iTerm2 will load its preferences from the specified folder or URL. Load preferences from a custom folder or URL:
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If enabled, iTerm2 will periodically check if a new unstable version of iTerm2 exists, and if so it will prompt you to download and upgrade. If enabled, iTerm2 will periodically check if a new version of iTerm2 exists, and if so it will prompt you to download and upgrade. If selected, all Bonjour hosts on the local network have a profile created for them as long as they're around. You must restart iTerm2 after changing this setting. The integrated GPU is slower but uses less energy. If your machine has two GPUs, this setting lets you pick which one to use. Advanced GPU Settings > Prefer integrated to discrete GPU It reduces the time it takes to process such input. This reduces the frame rate to 30 fps when a lot of text is being printed (such as when you cat a large file). Advanced GPU Settings > Maximize Throughput The GPU renderer uses more energy than the legacy renderer so you may prefer not to use it when your laptop is not charging. Advanced GPU Settings > Disable GPU renderer when disconnected from power Starting in iTerm2 version 3.2.0, text may be drawn with GPU acceleration. Unchecking this will erase all of the saved information. If you use Shell Integration then when this is enabled your command history, directory history, and remote hostname and usernames will also be saved to disk. They can be accessed with Edit > Open Paste History. If selected, every time text is copied or pasted in iTerm2 it will be saved to disk. Save copy/paste and command history to disk You can enter instant replay with View > Step Back in Time. More memory means instant replay is able to go farther back into the past.

This setting specifies the maximum amount of memory allocated to instant replay for each tab or split pane.
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If selected, the Quit iTerm2 (cmd-Q) command will be confirmed if any terminal windows are open.

If selected, commands that close one session will not be confirmed, but commands that close multiple sessions (such as clicking the red button on a window with two or more tabs) will be confirmed with an alert box. If selected, iTerm2 will automatically quit when its last terminal window is closed. If selected, the Profiles Window will automatically open when iTerm2 is started. If you have a default window arrangement saved then Open Default Window Arrangement will be available. Users who exclusively use the Hotkey Window may prefer Only Restore Hotkey Window, which will not restore regular windows but will restore the hotkey window. Most users will want Use System Window Restoration Setting as it works best with Session Restoration. The first dropdown box lets you select how windows will be opened when iTerm2 is launched. WARNING: This document is for an older version of iTerm2.
