# Data Storage


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Plash provides a straightforward approach to persistent data storage for
your applications.

## The `data/` Directory

All files and folders, except those inside `data/` directory, are fully
replaced on each deployment.

The `data/` directory has special deployment behaviors:

- **Default deployment**: Remote `data/` directory is preserved
- **Force data deployment**: Remote `data/` directory is deleted and
  replaced with local `data/`

This prevents accidental overwrites of production data.