diff --git a/init.vim b/init.vim
index 4486391..a605d48 100644
--- a/init.vim
+++ b/init.vim
@@ -81,8 +81,9 @@ if !exists('g:vscode')
   set ignorecase
   set smartcase
   " disable outdated data loss protections
-  set nobackup
-  set noswapfile
+  " set nobackup
+  " set noswapfile
+  set directory=$HOME/.var/nvim/swp//
   " make pastemode more accessible
   set pastetoggle=<F2>
   " save when moving away