You can optionally create an encrypted Persistent Storage in the remaining free space on your <span class="clone">new</span> Tails USB stick to store any of the following:
<p>The Persistent Storage is not hidden. An attacker in possession of your USB stick can know that there is a Persistent Storage on it. Take into consideration that you can be forced or tricked to give out its passphrase.</p>
<div class="tip"> <p>We recommend choosing a long passphrase made of five to seven random words. <a href="https://theintercept.com/2015/03/26/passphrases-can-memorize-attackers-cant-guess/">See this article about memorizable and secure passphrases.</a></p> </div>
The list of features of the Persistent Storage appears. Each feature corresponds to a set of files or settings that can be saved in the Persistent Storage.
In the **Encrypted Persistent Storage** section, enter your passphrase and click **Unlock** to unlock the Persistent Storage for the current working session.
1. You can now save your personal files and working documents in the <span class="guilabel">Persistent</span> folder. To open the <span class="guilabel">Persistent</span> folder choose <span class="menuchoice"> <span class="guimenu">Places</span> ▸ <span class="guimenuitem">Persistent</span></span>.
