# Retrieving Data > There are recent bug reports with these instructions. If you happen to encounter any problems, please create a [GitHub issue](https://github.com/filecoin-project/lotus/issues/new) and a maintainer will address the problem as soon as they can. Here are the operations you can perform after you have stored and sealed a **Data CID** with the **Lotus Storage Miner** in the network. If you would like to learn how to store a **Data CID** on a miner, read the instructions [here](https://docs.lotu.sh/en+storing-data). ## Find by Data CID ```sh lotus client find <Data CID> # LOCAL # RETRIEVAL <miner>@<miner peerId>-<deal funds>-<size> ``` ## Retrieve by Data CID All fields are required. ```sh lotus client retrieve <Data CID> <outfile> ``` If the outfile does not exist it will be created in the Lotus repository directory. This command will initiate a **retrieval deal** and write the data to your computer. This process may take 2 to 10 minutes.