# Save a trace

Now that you have traced your application (or are in the process of doing so), you can save it to disk for future reference. You can do this by clicking on the * Connection* icon in the top left corner of the screen and then clicking on the * Save trace* button.

Keeping old traces on hand can be beneficial, as you can compare the performance of your optimizations with what you had before.

You can also share the trace with your friends or co-workers by sending them the trace file.

> [!WARNING]
> **Warning**
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> Trace files can contain sensitive information about your application, such as program code, or even the contents of source files. Be careful when sharing them with others.
