# Linux tmpfs for Speed and Temporary Storage

DevFeed: [Linux tmpfs for Speed and Temporary Storage](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/linux-tmpfs-for-speed-and-temporary-storage-20874.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://linuxblog.io/linux-tmpfs/>)

Author: Hayden James

Published: 2026-06-08T15:17:17Z

Content type: tutorial

Language: en

Sources: [Hayden James](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/hayden-james.md>)

Topics: [Linux](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/linux.md>), [mount](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/mount.md>)

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## AI overview

A practical guide to Linux tmpfs, a filesystem backed by virtual memory that can use RAM and swap. It explains how Linux uses tmpfs, how to create and verify mounts, how to make them persistent, and when temporary storage is useful.

## Source excerpt

tmpfs lets you mount a filesystem entirely in RAM. Here is how Linux already uses it, how to create your own mounts, and where it actually makes sense to use one. Continue reading...