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Tails is an [operating system](/glossary/#operating-system-os) that makes anonymous computer use accessible to everyone. Tails is [designed](https://tails.boum.org/about/index.en.html) to leave no trace of your activity on your computer unless you explicitly configure it to save specific data. It accomplishes this by running from a DVD or USB, independent of the operating system installed on the computer. Tails comes with [several built-in applications](https://tails.boum.org/doc/about/features/index.en.html) preconfigured with security in mind, and all anarchists should know how to use it for secure communication, research, editing, and publishing sensitive content.
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Tails is an [operating system](/glossary/#operating-system-os) that makes anonymous computer use accessible to everyone. Tails is [designed](https://tails.net/about/index.en.html) to leave no trace of your activity on your computer unless you explicitly configure it to save specific data. It accomplishes this by running from a DVD or USB, independent of the operating system installed on the computer. Tails comes with [several built-in applications](https://tails.net/doc/about/features/index.en.html) preconfigured with security in mind, and all anarchists should know how to use it for secure communication, research, editing, and publishing sensitive content.
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The [documentation on the Tails website](https://tails.boum.org/) is excellent and easy to follow. This tutorial summarizes the most relevant documentation and additionally includes configuration and usage advice specific to an anarchist [threat model](/glossary/#threat-model). Our [Tails Best Practices](/posts/tails-best) article goes into more detail, but we recommend that you familiarize yourself with the basics of Tails before reading it.
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The [documentation on the Tails website](https://tails.net/doc/index.en.html) is excellent and easy to follow. This tutorial summarizes the most relevant documentation and additionally includes configuration and usage advice specific to an anarchist [threat model](/glossary/#threat-model). Our [Tails Best Practices](/posts/tails-best) article goes into more detail, but we recommend that you familiarize yourself with the basics of Tails before reading it.
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# TAILS: **T**he **A**mnesic & **I**ncognito **L**ive **S**ystem
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* Although it is possible to use Tails on a desktop computer, it is not recommended because it is only possible to [detect physical tampering](/posts/tamper/#tamper-evident-laptop-screws) on a laptop. Also, it would be harder to detect if someone had opened your desktop case and installed a physical keylogger. See [Tails Best Practices](/posts/tails-best/#reducing-risks-when-using-untrusted-computers) for more information on obtaining a laptop.
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Some laptop and USB models will not work with Tails, or some features will not work. To see if your model has any known issues, see the [Tails known issues page](https://tails.boum.org/support/known_issues/).
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Some laptop and USB models will not work with Tails, or some features will not work. To see if your model has any known issues, see the [Tails known issues page](https://tails.net/support/known_issues/).
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If Tails is too slow, make sure the USB is 3.0 or higher and that you are using a USB 3.0 port on the laptop. If Tails freezes frequently, you can add more RAM to your computer. 8GB should be sufficient.
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### Solution 1: Install from another Tails USB
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* This requires knowing a Tails user you trust. A very simple software called the Tails Installer allows you to "clone" an existing Tails USB to a new one in a few minutes; see the documentation for cloning from a [PC](https://tails.boum.org/install/clone/pc/index.en.html) or [Mac](https://tails.boum.org/install/clone/mac/index.en.html). Any Persistent Storage data won't be transferred. The downside of this method is that it may spread a compromised installation.
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* This requires knowing a Tails user you trust. A very simple software called the Tails Installer allows you to "clone" an existing Tails USB to a new one in a few minutes; see the documentation for cloning from a [PC](https://tails.net/install/clone/pc/index.en.html) or [Mac](https://tails.net/install/clone/mac/index.en.html). Any Persistent Storage data won't be transferred. The downside of this method is that it may spread a compromised installation.
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### Solution 2: Install by download (preferred)
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* You must follow the [Tails installation instructions](https://tails.boum.org/install/index.en.html). The Tails website provides step-by-step instructions; it is important to follow the entire tutorial. It is possible for an attacker to intercept and modify the data on its way to you ([man-in-the-middle attack](/glossary#man-in-the-middle-attack)), so do not skip the verification steps. As discussed in [Tails Best Practices](/posts/tails-best/#reducing-risks-when-using-untrusted-computers), the [GnuPG installation method](https://tails.boum.org/install/expert/index.en.html) is preferable because it more thoroughly verifies the integrity of the download.
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* You must follow the [Tails installation instructions](https://tails.net/install/index.en.html). The Tails website provides step-by-step instructions; it is important to follow the entire tutorial. It is possible for an attacker to intercept and modify the data on its way to you ([man-in-the-middle attack](/glossary#man-in-the-middle-attack)), so do not skip the verification steps. As discussed in [Tails Best Practices](/posts/tails-best/#reducing-risks-when-using-untrusted-computers), the [GnuPG installation method](https://tails.net/install/expert/index.en.html) is preferable because it more thoroughly verifies the integrity of the download.
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## Booting from your Tails USB
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Once you have a Tails USB, follow the Tails instructions [for booting Tails on a Mac or PC](https://tails.boum.org/doc/first_steps/start/index.en.html). The Tails USB must be inserted before turning on your laptop. The Boot Loader screen will appear and Tails will start automatically after 4 seconds.
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Once you have a Tails USB, follow the Tails instructions [for booting Tails on a Mac or PC](https://tails.net/doc/first_steps/start/index.en.html). The Tails USB must be inserted before turning on your laptop. The Boot Loader screen will appear and Tails will start automatically after 4 seconds.
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After about 30 seconds of loading, the [Welcome Screen](https://tails.boum.org/doc/first_steps/welcome_screen/index.en.html) will appear.
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After about 30 seconds of loading, the [Welcome Screen](https://tails.net/doc/first_steps/welcome_screen/index.en.html) will appear.
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1. The Activities menu. Allows you to see an overview of your windows and applications. It also allows you to search for applications, files, and folders. You can also access Activities by sending your mouse to the top left corner of your screen or by pressing the Command/Window (❖) key.
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2. The Applications menu. Lists available applications (software), organized by topic.
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3. The Places menu. Shortcuts to various folders and storage devices, which can also be accessed through the Files browser (**Applications → Accessories → Files**).
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4. Date and time. Once connected to the Internet, all Tails systems around the world [share the same time](https://tails.boum.org/doc/first_steps/desktop/time/index.en.html).
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4. Date and time. Once connected to the Internet, all Tails systems around the world [share the same time](https://tails.net/doc/first_steps/desktop/time/index.en.html).
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5. The Tor status indicator. Tells you if you are connected to the Tor network. If there is an X over the onion icon, you are not connected. You can open the Onion Circuits application from here. Check your Tor connection by visiting `check.torproject.org` in your Tor Browser.
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6. The "Universal Access" button. This menu allows you to enable accessibility software such as the screen reader, visual keyboard, and large text display.
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7. Choice of keyboard layouts. An icon showing the current keyboard layout (in the example above, en for an English layout). Clicking it provides options for other layouts selected at the Welcome Screen.
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8. The System menu. From here, you can change the screen brightness and volume, the Wi-Fi and Ethernet connection (if connected), the battery status, and the restart and shutdown buttons.
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9. The Workspaces icon. This button toggles between multiple views of the desktop (called "workspaces”), which can help reduce visual clutter on a small screen.
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If your laptop is equipped with Wi-Fi, but there is no Wi-Fi option in the system menu, see the [troubleshooting documentation](https://tails.boum.org/doc/anonymous_internet/no-wifi/index.en.html). Once you connect to Wi-Fi, a Tor Connection assistant will appear to help you connect to the Tor network. Select **Connect to Tor automatically**, unless you are in a country where you need to hide that you're using Tor (in which case you'll need to configure [a bridge](https://tails.boum.org/doc/anonymous_internet/tor/index.en.html#hiding)).
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If your laptop is equipped with Wi-Fi, but there is no Wi-Fi option in the system menu, see the [troubleshooting documentation](https://tails.net/doc/anonymous_internet/no-wifi/index.en.html). Once you connect to Wi-Fi, a Tor Connection assistant will appear to help you connect to the Tor network. Select **Connect to Tor automatically**, unless you are in a country where you need to hide that you're using Tor (in which case you'll need to configure [a bridge](https://tails.net/doc/anonymous_internet/tor/index.en.html#hiding)).
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## Optional: Create and Configure Persistent Storage
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Tails is amnesiac by default. It will forget everything you have done as soon as you end the session. This isn't always what you want - for example, you may want to work on a document that you can't finish in one session. The same goes for installing additional software: you would have to redo the installation each time you start up. Tails has a feature called Persistent Storage, which allows you to save certain data between sessions. This is explicitly less secure, but necessary for some activities.
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The principle behind Persistent Storage is to create a second storage area (called a partition) on your Tails USB that is encrypted. This new partition allows a user to make some data persistent – that is, to keep it between Tails sessions. It's very easy to enable Persistent Storage. To create the [Persistent Storage](https://tails.boum.org/doc/persistent_storage/create/index.en.html), choose **Applications → Tails → Persistent Storage**.
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The principle behind Persistent Storage is to create a second storage area (called a partition) on your Tails USB that is encrypted. This new partition allows a user to make some data persistent – that is, to keep it between Tails sessions. It's very easy to enable Persistent Storage. To create the [Persistent Storage](https://tails.net/doc/persistent_storage/create/index.en.html), choose **Applications → Tails → Persistent Storage**.
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A window will pop up asking you to enter a passphrase; see [Tails Best Practices](/posts/tails-best/#passwords) for information on passphrase strength. You'll then [configure](https://tails.boum.org/doc/persistent_storage/configure/index.en.html) what you want to keep in Persistent Storage. Persistent Storage can be enabled for several types of data:
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A window will pop up asking you to enter a passphrase; see [Tails Best Practices](/posts/tails-best/#passwords) for information on passphrase strength. You'll then [configure](https://tails.net/doc/persistent_storage/configure/index.en.html) what you want to keep in Persistent Storage. Persistent Storage can be enabled for several types of data:
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**Personal Documents:**
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**System Settings:**
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* **Welcome Screen**: Settings from the Welcome Screen: language, keyboard, and additional settings.
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* **Printers**: [Printer configuration](https://tails.boum.org/doc/sensitive_documents/printing_and_scanning/index.en.html).
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* **Printers**: [Printer configuration](https://tails.net/doc/sensitive_documents/printing_and_scanning/index.en.html).
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**Network:**
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* **Additional Software**: If this feature is enabled, a list of additional software of your choice will be automatically installed each time you start Tails. These software packages are stored in Persistent Storage. They are automatically updated when you connect to the Internet. [Be careful what you install](https://tails.boum.org/doc/persistent_storage/additional_software/index.en.html#warning).
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* **Additional Software**: If this feature is enabled, a list of additional software of your choice will be automatically installed each time you start Tails. These software packages are stored in Persistent Storage. They are automatically updated when you connect to the Internet. [Be careful what you install](https://tails.net/doc/persistent_storage/additional_software/index.en.html#warning).
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* **Dotfiles**: In Tails and Linux in general, the names of configuration files often start with a dot, so they are sometimes called "dotfiles". These can be saved in the Persistent Storage. Be careful what configuration settings you change, as changing the defaults can break your anonymity.
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To use Persistent Storage, you must unlock it on the Welcome Screen. If you want to change the passphrase, see the [documentation](https://tails.boum.org/doc/persistent_storage/passphrase/index.en.html). If you ever forget your passphrase, it's impossible to recover it; you'll have to [delete](https://tails.boum.org/doc/persistent_storage/delete/index.en.html) the Persistent Storage and start over.
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To use Persistent Storage, you must unlock it on the Welcome Screen. If you want to change the passphrase, see the [documentation](https://tails.net/doc/persistent_storage/passphrase/index.en.html). If you ever forget your passphrase, it's impossible to recover it; you'll have to [delete](https://tails.net/doc/persistent_storage/delete/index.en.html) the Persistent Storage and start over.
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In [Tails Best Practices](/posts/tails-best/#using-a-write-protect-switch), we recommend against using Persistent Storage in most cases. Any files that need to be persistent can be stored on a second [LUKS-encrypted USB](#how-to-create-an-encrypted-usb) instead. Most Persistent Storage features do not work well with USBs that have a write-protect switch.
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### The [automatic upgrade](https://tails.boum.org/doc/upgrade/index.en.html)
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### The [automatic upgrade](https://tails.net/doc/upgrade/index.en.html)
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* A window will appear with information about the upgrade, and you will need to click **Upgrade now**. Wait a while for it to complete, then click 'Apply upgrade' and your internet will be interrupted for a moment. Wait until you see the Restart Tails window. If the upgrade fails (for example, because you shut down before it was finished), your Persistent Storage will not be affected, but you may not be able to restart your Tails USB. If you are using a USB with a write-protect switch, you will need to unlock it for the dedicated session in which you are performing the upgrade.
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### The [manual upgrade](https://tails.boum.org/upgrade/tails/index.en.html)
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### The [manual upgrade](https://tails.net/upgrade/tails/index.en.html)
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* Sometimes the upgrade window will tell you that you need to do a manual upgrade. This type of upgrade is only used for major upgrades or if there is a problem with automatic upgrades. See the [documentation for manual upgrades](https://tails.boum.org/upgrade/tails/index.en.html).
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* Sometimes the upgrade window will tell you that you need to do a manual upgrade. This type of upgrade is only used for major upgrades or if there is a problem with automatic upgrades. See the [documentation for manual upgrades](https://tails.net/upgrade/tails/index.en.html).
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# II) Going Further: Several Tips and Explanations
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It is possible to send a document through an .onion link thanks to [OnionShare](https://tails.net/doc/anonymous_internet/onionshare/index.en.html) (**Applications → Internet → OnionShare**). By default, OnionShare stops the hidden service after the files have been downloaded once. If you want to offer the files for multiple downloads, you need to go to the settings and uncheck "Stop sharing after first download". As soon as you close OnionShare, disconnect from the Internet, or shut down Tails, the files will no longer be accessible. This is a great way to share files because it doesn't require you to plug a USB into someone else's computer, which we [don't recommended](/posts/tails-best/#reducing-risks-when-using-untrusted-computers). The long .onion address can be shared through another channel (such as a [Riseup Pad](https://pad.riseup.net/) you create that is easier to type).
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### Make Correlation Attacks More Difficult
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Additionally, you can create concurrent traffic by using [Noisy](https://0xacab.org/anarsec/noisy) from the command line, which will make website traffic fingerprinting more difficult. [Doing multiple things at once with your Tor client](https://blog.torproject.org/new-low-cost-traffic-analysis-attacks-mitigations/) is recommended by the Tor team.
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Additionally, [doing multiple things at once with your Tor client](https://blog.torproject.org/new-low-cost-traffic-analysis-attacks-mitigations/) is recommended by the Tor team.
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## Included Software
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Tails comes with [many applications](https://tails.boum.org/doc/about/features/index.en.html) by default. The documentation gives an overview of [Internet applications](https://tails.boum.org/doc/anonymous_internet/index.en.html), applications for [encryption and privacy](https://tails.boum.org/doc/encryption_and_privacy/index.en.html), and applications for [working with sensitive documents](https://tails.boum.org/doc/sensitive_documents/index.en.html). In the rest of this section, we will only highlight common use cases relevant to anarchists, but read the documentation for more information.
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Tails comes with [many applications](https://tails.net/doc/about/features/index.en.html) by default. The documentation gives an overview of [Internet applications](https://tails.net/doc/anonymous_internet/index.en.html), applications for [encryption and privacy](https://tails.net/doc/encryption_and_privacy/index.en.html), and applications for [working with sensitive documents](https://tails.net/doc/sensitive_documents/index.en.html). In the rest of this section, we will only highlight common use cases relevant to anarchists, but read the documentation for more information.
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When you [create a new KeePassXC database](https://tails.net/doc/encryption_and_privacy/manage_passwords/index.en.html#index1h1), increase the decryption time in the **Encryption settings** window from the default to the maximum (5 seconds). Then choose a [strong passphrase](/posts/tails-best/#passwords) and save your KeePassXC file. We recommend that you click the small dice icon (🎲) in the password field to generate a random passphrase of 7-10 words.
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There are two types of storage: magnetic (HDD) and flash (SSD, NVMe, USB, memory cards, etc.). The [wipe feature](https://tails.boum.org/doc/encryption_and_privacy/secure_deletion/index.en.html#index3h1) on Tails is not effective on USB storage. The only way to erase a file on a USB is to [reformat the entire USB](#how-to-create-an-encrypted-usb) and select **Overwrite existing data with zeros**. Doing this twice is a good idea.
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There are two types of storage: magnetic (HDD) and flash (SSD, NVMe, USB, memory cards, etc.). The only way to erase a file on a USB is to [reformat the entire USB](#how-to-create-an-encrypted-usb) and select **Overwrite existing data with zeros**. Doing this twice is a good idea.
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However, traces of the previously written data may still remain. If you have sensitive documents that you really want to erase, it is best to physically destroy the USB after reformatting it. Fortunately, USBs are cheap and easy to steal. Be sure to reformat the drive before destroying it; destroying a drive is often a partial solution. Data can still be recovered from disk fragments, and burning a drive requires temperatures higher than a normal fire (i.e. thermite).
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In Tails, you can use the Kleopatra application to [encrypt a file](https://tails.net/doc/encryption_and_privacy/kleopatra/index.en.html#index1h1) with a password or public PGP key. This creates a .pgp file. If you want to encrypt a file, do so in RAM before saving it to a LUKS USB. Once the unencrypted version of a file is saved on a USB, the USB must be reformatted to remove it.
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If you choose the password option, you must open the file in Tails and enter the password. If you don't want the unencrypted data to be stored in the same place where you saved it (e.g. on a USB), it's best to copy the encrypted file to a Tails folder that's only in RAM (e.g. **Places → Documents**) before decrypting it.
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If you install new software, it's up to you to make sure it's secure. Tails forces all software to connect to the internet through Tor, so you may need to use a program called `torsocks` from the Terminal to start additional software that requires an Internet connection (e.g. `torsocks --isolate mumble`). The software used in Tails is audited for security, but this may not be the case for what you install. Before installing new software, it's best to make sure that Tails doesn't already have software that does the job you want it to do. If you want additional software to persist beyond a single session, you need to enable "Additional Software" in the Persistent Storage [configuration](https://tails.net/doc/persistent_storage/configure/index.en.html).
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To install software from the Debian software repository:
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* Once done, if your Persistent Storage is open, Tails will ask if you want to install it once or add it to your Persistent Storage. If you add it to your Persistent Storage, the relevant software files will be saved there. For security reasons, they are automatically updated whenever a network connection is established.
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* You can access and remove the additional software you have installed by going to **Applications → System Tools → Additional Software**.
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For more information, see the documentation on [installing additional software](https://tails.boum.org/doc/persistent_storage/additional_software/index.en.html).
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For more information, see the documentation on [installing additional software](https://tails.net/doc/persistent_storage/additional_software/index.en.html).
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## Remember to make backups!
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A Tails USB is easily lost, and USBs have a much shorter lifespan than hard drives (especially the cheap ones). If you have important data on it, remember to back it up regularly. If you use a second LUKS-encrypted USB, this is as simple as using the File Manager to copy files to a backup LUKS-encrypted USB.
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If you use Persistent Storage, see the [documentation for backing it up](https://tails.boum.org/doc/persistent_storage/backup/index.en.html).
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If you use Persistent Storage, see the [documentation for backing it up](https://tails.net/doc/persistent_storage/backup/index.en.html).
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## Privacy screen
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***The computer tries to boot the USB but it doesn't work***
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Check the error messages you get (for example, if you have an old 32-bit computer, it won't work with Tails). If it says `Error starting GDM with your graphics card`, the issue is with the graphics card; check the documentation for [Known issues with graphics cards](https://tails.boum.org/support/known_issues/graphics/index.en.html). You can also check the list of [known issues](https://tails.boum.org/support/known_issues/index.en.html) on the Tails site for your computer model.
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Check the error messages you get (for example, if you have an old 32-bit computer, it won't work with Tails). If it says `Error starting GDM with your graphics card`, the issue is with the graphics card; check the documentation for [Known issues with graphics cards](https://tails.net/support/known_issues/graphics/index.en.html). You can also check the list of [known issues](https://tails.net/support/known_issues/index.en.html) on the Tails site for your computer model.
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If the Tails Boot Loader page appears, try booting into Tails troubleshooting mode.
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After an upgrade or otherwise, Tails no longer starts on your computer. You have three options:
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1) See if the [Tails news page](https://tails.boum.org/news/index.en.html) mentions any problems with the upgrade.
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1) See if the [Tails news page](https://tails.net/news/index.en.html) mentions any problems with the upgrade.
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2) Perform a manual upgrade, which may be necessary if the computer was turned off before the upgrade was complete.
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3) If the first two solutions don't work, the USB is too old, of poor quality, or has been broken. If you need to recover data from Persistent Storage, plug that USB into a Tails session using another USB. It will appear as a normal USB that you will need to unlock with your password. If you can't access your data on another Tails USB that has Persistent Storage enabled, your USB may be dead.
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***I can't install Tails on a USB***
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Make sure your USB is not [known to have issues](https://tails.boum.org/support/known_issues/index.en.html#problematic-usb-sticks) with Tails. [Format](#how-to-create-an-encrypted-usb) the entire USB and try the installation again.
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Make sure your USB is not [known to have issues](https://tails.net/support/known_issues/index.en.html#problematic-usb-sticks) with Tails. [Format](#how-to-create-an-encrypted-usb) the entire USB and try the installation again.
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***Is an application slowing down Tails? The screen is glitching?***
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