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+title: Preferred storage region
+docId: xohph8nieS2mahSh
+metadata:
+  title: Setting Up and Understanding Storj Geo-distributed Storage Regions
+  description: Understand Storj's region-based storage strategy and learn how to set
+    up a preferred storage region in accordance with the user location, data protection
+    rules and specific needs.
+---
+
+This document outlines the geo-distribution and preferred storage region strategy for Storj, focusing on the deployment of satellites in various regions to enhance data accessibility and compliance with regional data protection laws. Storj utilizes a global network of satellites, with specific nodes dedicated to serving the EU, US, and AP regions, ensuring efficient data distribution and access.
+
+## Global Satellite Distribution
+
+Storj operates three primary satellites in different regions to support global distribution:
+
+- US1 (United States)
+- EU1 (Europe)
+- AP1 (Asia-Pacific)
+
+These satellites form the backbone of Storj's Global Distribution Public Nodes, enabling worldwide access and efficient data storage.
+
+### Region-Specific Public Nodes
+
+To comply with regional regulations and to provide optimized data access speeds, Storj offers IP-based public nodes in the EU and US regions.
+
+#### EU IP-based Public Nodes
+
+The EU1 satellite caters specifically to users within the European Union, offering localized data handling to adhere to GDPR and other regional data protection standards.
+
+#### US IP-based Public Nodes and U.S. Select Region
+
+The US1 satellite serves users within the United States, providing:
+
+- IP-based Public Nodes for general access within the region.
+- U.S. Select Region nodes, located in SOC2-compliant facilities, exclusively for users requiring heightened data security and compliance standards.
+
+## Setting a storage region
+
+Users can request for certain regions by contacting support. The bucket or project must be empty to have a region set. There currently is not a way to move data between regions.
+
+Default Regions can be requested on the following:
+
+- Account (All future created projects/buckets)
+- Projects (All future created buckets)
+- Bucket (Must contain no objects)
+
+When deciding on your region:
+
+1. Identify the preferred region
+2. Select the appropriate satellite (US1, EU1, AP1) based on the user's region.
+3. For EU and US regions, decide whether to utilize general EU or US IP-based Public Nodes or, for those in the US requiring enhanced security and compliance, opt for the U.S. Select Region nodes.
+4. Submit a request to Storj support detailing your requirements.