---
openapi: post /dwn.v1.Msg/RecordsWrite
title: Write Data Record to DWN
description: Store structured data in your personal data vault with encryption and access control
og:title: DWN Record Storage
---

<Info>
  Records are the fundamental unit of data storage in DWN, supporting any data type with optional encryption.
</Info>

## Key Features

### Data Organization
- **Hierarchical Structure**: Use `parentId` to create nested record relationships
- **Protocol Compliance**: Conform to defined data structures via `protocol` and `protocolPath`
- **Schema Validation**: Enforce data integrity with JSON Schema URIs

### Privacy & Security
- **Encryption**: Client-side encryption before storage
- **Published Flag**: Control public accessibility
- **Attestations**: Cryptographic proofs of data integrity

### Common Use Cases
- **Personal Documents**: Store encrypted files and documents
- **Application Data**: Persist app-specific user data
- **Social Content**: Share public posts or media
- **Health Records**: Store sensitive medical data with encryption

<Tip>
  Use protocol definitions to ensure data interoperability across applications.
</Tip>

## Example Record Types

```json
{
  "protocol": "https://protocols.sonr.io/social/v1",
  "protocolPath": "/posts/2024",
  "schema": "https://schema.org/BlogPosting",
  "published": true,
  "data": "base64_encoded_content"
}
```

<Warning>
  Records exceeding `maxRecordSize` will be rejected. Large files should be stored in IPFS with only metadata on-chain.
</Warning>