# Cloud saving

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Data is the most critical part for any company or, as a matter of fact, for any individual. In this article we explain the difference between saving your data locally (at your own risk) or using our encrypted cloud servers. Understanding the difference between local and cloud storage will help you choose the most suitable option.

### What is local storage?

Local storage requires users to store digital data on physical devices like hard disk drives, solid-state drives, or external storage devices such as thumb drives or compact discs.

#### Pros and cons of storing data locally

* **Pros**
  * Faster upload/download speeds when using a local hard drive compared to uploading to the cloud.
  * Not reliant on the internet - data stored locally is available at all times.
* **Cons**
  * Browser profiles are only accessible from one device.
  * If data is lost or corrupted, your Incogniton browser profiles may no longer be available.

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Saving the data of your browser profiles locally is at your own risk.
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### What is cloud storage?

In cloud storage, the server is located remotely (usually in a data center), and the user can access their browser profiles on any device when logging in with their Incogniton account.

#### Pros and cons of cloud storage

* **Pros**
  * You don't have to worry about maintenance and upgrades.
  * Pay-per-use and scalable storage.
  * Access data from anywhere with an internet connection.
  * Local machine issues do not impact data stored in the cloud.
* **Cons**
  * Dependence on the internet: without an internet connection, you cannot access cloud storage offline. If an app provides offline usage, data will only sync when the device reconnects to the internet.

### Storing data in Incogniton

Users can choose local storage, cloud storage, or a hybrid approach depending on business requirements and goals. Incogniton allows you to choose between the two, but we advice you to choose cloud saving. Here's how do enable this option.

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**Navigate to account settings**

Login to your Incogniton account and navigate to **My Account – Account settings – Cloud saving**.
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**Enable cloud saving**

Select **Enable cloud saving** and choose the cloud saving method and server location. We advise you to choose the server location that is closest to your real geolocation. Use the dropdown menu to choose between a server in Asia, Europe, or America.

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If you have any additional questions after reading this article, please do not hesitate to contact our [support department](https://incogniton.com/contact/).
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