# The Distributed Instance

The Distributed instance is a special instance that exists in every [space](https://docs.nuvolos.com/nuvolos-basic-concepts/organisational-hierarchy#spaces) in the course context. It accumulates all mass distributions made to the space.

It has several properties that distinguish it from regular instances.

## Changing content

* You can push content to the Distributed instance when executing *distribute to all*. This lets you push new files to students or overwrite existing files (e.g. to correct a mistake in teaching material).

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You can also [recall files](https://docs.nuvolos.com/features/object-distribution/..#recalling-files) directly from the Master instance.
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## Access

All editors of all instances in a space have a viewer [role](https://docs.nuvolos.com/administration/roles) on the Distributed instance. This means any editor can distribute content from the Distributed instance to their own instance.