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 ## 🎭 To Add Your Profile
 
-Create a file named using your GitHub username `username.json` in the directory `public/data`, this will ensure it is unique.
+Create a file named using your GitHub username `username.json` in the directory `data`, this will ensure it is unique.
 
 **Optional fields: `milestones` and `type(personal | community)`**\
 Looking for inspiration? You can view the following profiles for an example: