# Using the Process data storage option

**URL:** <https://discuss.workflowgen.com/t/using-the-process-data-storage-option/502>\
**Category:** Database\
**Created:** [November 17, 2016, 3:38am UTC](https://discuss.workflowgen.com/t/using-the-process-data-storage-option/502 "2016-11-17T03:38:53Z")\
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By default, process file data (including attachments) are stored in the WorkflowGen file system or in a predefined path. However, you can store them in the WorkflowGen database instead by enabling the **Process data storage** option.

One of the advantages to using this option is that it allows you to perform online WorkflowGen data backup without interrupting service, so WorkflowGen users can continue to work during the backup.

To enable this option, check **Process data storage** on the process definition’s **Information** tab.