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# init(forIdentifier:)

Returns the persistent data store with the unique identifier you provide.

```
init(forIdentifier identifier: UUID)
```

## Parameters

`identifier`

An identifier that uniquely identifies a data store.

## Discussion

If the data store for the unique identifier you provide does not exist, the system creates and returns it. Use this method to get a data store for a profile.

This method throws an exception if the identifier is not valid.

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