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Can I choose where my data is stored geographically, and can I change the storage region later?

Learn how to select your preferred data storage region and understand the limitations on changing locations after upload.

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Written by Kanishka Sharma
Updated over a week ago

Yes, RecordsKeeper.AI gives you complete control over where your data is stored geographically, but this choice must be made before uploading or syncing your files.

How regional storage works:

  • Pre-upload selection: Choose your preferred storage region from account settings or through the pop up that comes when you sign-in into the application for the first time before uploading any documents

  • Available regions: Select from multiple global regions including US, EU, and other international locations

  • Compliance flexibility: Ensure your data stays within specific geographic boundaries to meet local regulations

  • Full AI functionality: All RecordsKeeper.AI features work seamlessly regardless of your chosen storage region

Important limitation: Once you've uploaded or synced files to a specific region, the storage location cannot be changed. Your data remains permanently in the region you initially selected.

Why this matters: This regional control helps you comply with data sovereignty requirements, whether that's GDPR in Europe, specific industry regulations, or your organization's internal data governance policies.

Best practice: Carefully consider your compliance requirements, organizational policies, and long-term needs before making your initial region selection. If you need to change regions later, you would need to delete existing data and re-upload to a different region.

Planning ahead: Choose your storage region based on where your most sensitive data needs to reside, as this decision affects all future uploads and integrations.

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