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# Storing Data
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> 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.
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Here are instructions for how to store data on the **Lotus Testnet**.
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## Adding a file locally
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Adding a file locally allows you to make miner deals on the **Lotus Testnet**.
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```sh
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lotus client import ./your-example-file.txt
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```
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Upon success, this command will return a **Data CID**.
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## List your local files
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The command to see a list of files by `CID`, `name`, `size` in bytes, and `status`:
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```sh
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lotus client local
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```
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An example of the output:
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```sh
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bafkreierupr5ioxn4obwly4i2a5cd2rwxqi6kwmcyyylifxjsmos7hrgpe Development/sample-1.txt 2332 ok
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bafkreieuk7h4zs5alzpdyhlph4lxkefowvwdho3a3pml6j7dam5mipzaii Development/sample-2.txt 30618 ok
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```
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## Make a Miner Deal on Lotus Testnet
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Get a list of all miners that can store data:
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```sh
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lotus state list-miners
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```
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Get the requirements of a miner you wish to store data with:
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```sh
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lotus client query-ask <miner>
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```
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Store a **Data CID** with a miner:
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```sh
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lotus client deal <Data CID> <miner> <price> <duration>
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```
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Check the status of a deal:
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```sh
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lotus client list-deals
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```
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- The `duration`, which represents how long the miner will keep your file hosted, is represented in blocks. Each block represents 25 seconds.
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Upon success, this command will return a **Deal CID**.
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The miner will need to **seal** the file before it can be retrieved. If the **Lotus Miner** is not running on a machine designed for sealing, the process will take a very long time.
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