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@@ -19,6 +19,11 @@ but can be optionally used on Linux.
Rootless only.
+NOTE: The podman-machine configuration file is managed under the
+`$XDG_CONFIG_HOME/containers/podman/machine/` directory. Changing the `$XDG_CONFIG_HOME`
+environment variable while the machines are running can lead to unexpected behavior.
+(see [podman(1)](podman.1.md))
+
## OPTIONS
#### **--format**=*format*
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All `podman machine` commands are rootless only.
+NOTE: The podman-machine configuration file is managed under the
+`$XDG_CONFIG_HOME/containers/podman/machine/` directory. Changing the `$XDG_CONFIG_HOME`
+environment variable while the machines are running can lead to unexpected behavior.
+
## SUBCOMMANDS
| Command | Man Page | Description |