# Data is not saved when restarting/rebuilding the application/database

If your data is not saved when you restart/rebuild the project, make sure you save it to the `/data` directory.

This directory was specially created by us so that when restarting projects, rebuilding, etc. all your data 
were safe and accessible.

In addition, we save the data stored in `/data` in **three** copies on different cluster nodes, additionally making 
regular backups, which reduces the risk of their irretrievable loss.

If you are not comfortable using the `/data` directory, you can usually change it in the `amverum.yaml` file. For example:

```yaml
# part amverum.yml
run:
  persistenceMount: /var/myapp/data
```
```{eval-rst}
.. admonition:: Important
   :class: warning

   The data folder in the project root and the /data directory are different directories. 
   
   You can check that the save is going to /data by going to the “data” folder on the “Repository” page.
```

For ease of testing, you can create a /data directory on your local computer.

When deploying entirely using `amverum.yaml`, we do not recommend setting the value of `run.persistenceMount` to 
`/app` or its subfolder: this may lead to incorrect behavior.

If you are saving a SQLite database to /data, please read [instructions](../../databases/sqlite.md).

```{eval-rst}
.. admonition:: Clue
   :class: hint

   If you can’t figure it out, write to support support@amverum.com. Please immediately indicate your user and project name. We will try to help.
```