---
openapi: get /dwn/v1/ipfs
title: Query IPFS Node Status
description: Check connectivity and status of the distributed storage layer
og:title: IPFS Node Information
---

<Info>
  IPFS provides distributed storage for large objects, vault exports, and encrypted backups.
</Info>

## IPFS Integration

### Node Information
- **Peer ID**: Unique identifier for the IPFS node
- **Peer Name**: Human-readable node name
- **Peer Type**: Node configuration (gateway, full, light)
- **Version**: IPFS daemon version

### Use Cases
- **Large Files**: Store files exceeding `maxRecordSize`
- **Vault Exports**: Backup encrypted vault data
- **Protocol Assets**: Store protocol-related media
- **Public Content**: Distribute public records efficiently

<Tip>
  Store only metadata and CIDs on-chain for gas efficiency, with actual data in IPFS.
</Tip>

## Common Patterns

```bash
# Upload to IPFS first
ipfs add large_file.pdf
# Store CID in DWN record
snrd tx dwn records-write --data-cid <cid>
```

<Warning>
  Ensure IPFS node is running and accessible before storing large objects.
</Warning>