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# Backup Copy

## Setup - Utilities

It is very important to **create backups** often, to prevent data loss, in case the terminal breaks down or any other eventuality occurs, or also to copy the data to another terminal that should have the same configuration.

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<img src="https://3463728548-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-M3tgh9KI6GtQ6RBAEz9%2F-M4-hO3h_YbQagQhkYd5%2F-M4-iJExZsipgd0oCQO5%2Fopt_sdcard.png?alt=media&amp;token=db6bfa61-0aff-4595-a7a5-e3201b9591f4" alt="" data-size="line"> **USB/SD:** Select USB/SD if you want to work with Backups on a physical storage medium, such as the internal SD Card, external SD card or a USB Device.

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Select between Backup or Restore Backup Copy.

* ***Backup***

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The first thing to do is to choose where to store the backup. Tap the **Browse** button to find the desired path.

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You can browse through the device folders to choose where to store the backup. By default, it starts browsing to the **internal SD card**, but you can also browse to the **external SD card** or **USB storage drive**.&#x20;

It is recommended to create a  where to store all the Backups. Press the <img src="https://3463728548-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-M3tgh9KI6GtQ6RBAEz9%2F-M4-hO3h_YbQagQhkYd5%2F-M4-iczj-DkvSKObr5QH%2Fadd_folder_blue.png?alt=media&amp;token=c9aa6264-e757-4f30-b0de-f8a4a56af9cd" alt="" data-size="original"> button to create a new folder.

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Once the folder has been created, you can choose it using the **Select** button.

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Now, you can confirm the process by tapping on the **Accept** button.

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* ***Restore Backup Copy***

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When you restore a Backup, **all the statistics and databases of the application will be deleted**. Therefore, use this process with caution.

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Now you will have to navigate to the **folder containing all the backups**. Do not select the folder with the specific name of the backups: backup01xxxx.

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You will see here **all the available backups** in this folder. **Select** the Backup you want to restore.

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##

<img src="https://3463728548-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-M3tgh9KI6GtQ6RBAEz9%2F-Ma4lEhoZ_VJaxLjfdks%2F-Ma4m1tPx_CJKJ9XMb89%2Fcloud%20backup.png?alt=media&amp;token=3e649d66-480b-4ca3-8688-a45923bc835e" alt="" data-size="original"> **FACTORYCLOUD/BACKUP:** This option appears when you have authenticated in� [**FACTORYCLOUD** ](https://factorypos.gitbook.io/pos-en/mainmenu/factoryposcloud)and this module has been contracted. Select this option to manage your Backups (you will need an internet connection) with **FACTORYCLOUD**, a cloud service that serves as a meeting point for all your business data.�

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* ***Backup***

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If you click on the **Backup** button, the backup process will start immediately in the assigned store in� [**FACTORYCLOUD**](https://factorypos.gitbook.io/pos-en/mainmenu/factoryposcloud)**.**

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* ***Restore Backup Copy***

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If you click on the **Restore Backup Copy** button, you will be shown a list of the Backups stored in the assigned store in� [**FACTORYCLOUD**](https://factorypos.gitbook.io/pos-en/mainmenu/factoryposcloud)**,** and you will have to select the one you want to Restore.�

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When you restore a Backup **you will** **lose all current statistics and databases.**�

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