# Database Location

Find where eSkool stores your data.

* Your IT person might need this for backups
* It's in a system folder—here's how to find it
* **Don't edit these files** unless you know exactly what you're doing

**⚠️ Warning:** Editing the database directly can corrupt your data permanently.

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### Default Location (Windows)

The database is in your user's AppData folder:

```
C:\%USERPROFILE%\AppData\Local\.io\Server
```

(Replace `%USERPROFILE%` with your username, e.g., `C:\Users\JohnDoe`)

To find it:

1. Open File Explorer.
2. Paste the path above into the address bar.
3. Press Enter.

![Database location.](https://4009204405-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FLJL6jrNxyIAefKVOqlgh%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-643125133704fc0a42127c04fa9c6532d2d082f4%2Fdatabase-location_fr.png?alt=media)

The `Server` folder contains your database. Handle with care.