How can I save tabs in iTerm 2 so they restore the next time the app is run?

Question

Can I save tabs on exit in my iTerm 2, so I don't have to open same directories again after restart?

Like Chrome does, for example.

I couldn't find such option in settings. Maybe "Arrangements" is what I want, but it seems that it requires me to explicitly save tabs.

Answer 1

You can Save and Restore Window Arrangement with ⇧ ⌘ S and ⇧ ⌘ R options under the Window screen in iTerm2

You can start the default Arrangement Option to enable are at Preferences -> General -> Startup -> Open default window arrangement .

You can add arrangements with the ⇧ ⌘ S and manage them under Preferences -> Arrangements tab .

Answer 2

Coming in quite late, but you should first create some profiles and then use Command - Option/Alt - Shift H (H is for horizontal split; or swap in V for vertical split). It will show you a list of your profiles and you can then add those to your split. Once you build the setup you like just like Sairam did above.

Here's a vid explaining: iterm2 Profiles and Window Arrangements.