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<!-- Fixing #16906 would remove the need for this 3rd USB stick. -->
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This USB stick can be of a smaller size and worse quality.
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1 USB stick to do [[manual upgrades|doc/upgrade]] on a few occasions when automatic upgrades are not available.
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We recommend that you [[create a backup Tails|doc/persistent_storage/backup]]
by cloning your primary Tails, including its Persistent Storage.
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1 USB stick of the same size to be your **backup Tails**, if you use the Persistent Storage.
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1 USB stick to be your **primary Tails**.
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If you want to store personal files and configuration in an encrypted [[Persistent Storage|doc/persistent_storage]], we recommend that you buy 2 USB sticks, ideally 3:
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How many USB sticks should I buy?
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You can test the write speed of your different USB sticks by comparing the
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Most quality USB sticks nowadays have read speeds of at least 100 MB/s and
are faster when used on USB 3.0 ports. Some USB sticks advertised for USB 3.0
have even greater speeds.
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