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---
layout: "docs"
page_title: "Storage Backends - Configuration"
sidebar_title: "<code>storage</code>"
sidebar_current: "docs-configuration-storage"
description: |-
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The storage stanza configures the storage backend, which represents the
location for the durable storage of Vault's information. Each backend has
pros, cons, advantages, and trade-offs. For example, some backends support
high availability while others provide a more robust backup and restoration
process.
---
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# `storage` Stanza
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The `storage` stanza configures the storage backend, which represents the
location for the durable storage of Vault's information. Each backend has pros,
cons, advantages, and trade-offs. For example, some backends support high
availability while others provide a more robust backup and restoration process.
For information about a specific backend, choose one from the navigation on the
left.
## Configuration
Storage backend configuration is done through the Vault configuration file using
the `storage` stanza:
```hcl
storage [NAME] {
[PARAMETERS...]
}
```
For example:
```hcl
storage "file" {
path = "/mnt/vault/data"
}
```
For configuration options which also read an environment variable, the
environment variable will take precedence over values in the configuration
file.