[[!meta title="Configuring the Persistent Storage"]]

To configure the Persistent Storage, choose **Apps ▸ Tails ▸ Persistent Storage**.

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<p>Only the features that are listed below can currently be made
persistent.</p>

<p>We are often asked to implement new features of the Persistent Storage: Tor
Browser preferences, Tor configuration, desktop background, mouse and touchpad
settings, and so on. See the [[!tails_gitlab_label C%3APersistence
desc="list of issues about the Persistent Storage in our GitLab"]].<p>

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Personal Documents

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When the Persistent Folder feature is turned on, you can save your personal files and working documents in the *Persistent* folder.

To open the *Persistent* folder:

Choose **Apps&nbsp;▸ Accessories&nbsp;▸ Files**.

Select the *Persistent* folder in the sidebar.

System Settings

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