Local workspaces, online workspaces, and the browser demo use different storage locations. Check where content is saved when choosing a workspace.
Local workspaces
Markdown documents and attachments remain ordinary files in the folder you select. A local workspace does not require an online account. Other editors, Git, and tools with file access can work on the same files.
Portable Tano data lives under .tano/, including workspace identity, objects, relations, and rules. Caches, interface preferences, and local activity records live in the device's application data directory. Markdown files remain the content source of truth.
Include documents, attachments, and .tano/ in a workspace backup. Backing up content alone does not preserve all workspace identity and relationship data.
Online workspaces
Online content is stored by the workspace service. The browser keeps necessary session and interface state. Workspace permissions determine each member's editing capabilities; documents are read-only for members with only reading access.
Signing in to the same account does not automatically upload a desktop folder. These are separate modes, but desktop can explicitly connect file sync. See Online workspace.
Browser demo
Demo documents stay in the current browser and are not connected to an online account or desktop folder. Clearing browser data can remove demo content. Export or back up important documents separately.
Continue with Browser demo and Local desktop workspace.