tag:infinitekind.tenderapp.com,2009-01-14:/discussions/problems/81679-export-backupsInfinite Kind: Discussion 2022-09-27T13:30:18Ztag:infinitekind.tenderapp.com,2009-01-14:Comment/548196122022-06-28T13:28:08Z2022-06-28T13:28:08ZExport backups<div><p>Hi David,<br>
Thank you for contacting Moneydance support.</p>
<p>Moneydance creates automatic backup files. A backup file will be created each time you close your file until the <strong>set number exist</strong>, then each file will be updated in turn.</p>
<p>If these files are stored in the default location, they're accessible from Moneydance via <strong>Help --> Show Backup Folder</strong>.</p>
<p>To amend the backup file settings, choose <strong>Moneydance --> Preferences</strong>, then select the <strong>'Backups' tab</strong>, as outlined in <a href="https://infinitekind.tenderapp.com/kb/customizing-and-preferences/backups">this article</a> of the Knowledge Base.</p>
<p>From this window, you can <strong>amend the backup location</strong>, and choose the <strong>maximum number of backups to be stored</strong>.</p>
<p>You could amend the backup location, so the automatic backup files are sent elsewhere. For example, you could choose an external drive, or a shared folder location like Dropbox. This will ensure your data is accessible from another system, even if you were to encounter complete computer failure.</p>
<p>You can also create manual backup files whenever you want, and store these files anywhere. To create a manual backup file, choose File --> Export Backup. This will create a .moneydancearchive backup file - the same format as the auto backup files.</p>
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<p>The files with a - .moneydancearchive file extension can be restored into Moneydance by double clicking them.<br>
Alternatively, you can choose File --> Restore from Backup (or 'Import New Account Set' from the Welcome window). Then navigate to and select the backup file.</p>
<p>When you restore data from a backup file, a new data file will be created for use going forward. If the restored data file is in the default location, it's accessible from Moneydance via <strong>Help --> Show Documents Folder</strong>.</p>
<p>Any data files stored here are accessible from the program by choosing <strong>File --> Open</strong>. Any files you've created or restored will be listed here.</p>
<p>If you'd like to re-name the restored file, you can follow the steps in <a href="https://infinitekind.tenderapp.com/kb/file-locations-and-changes/renaming-files">this article</a> from the knowledge base.</p>
<p>It's important you close the Moneydance program fully before you make any changes.</p>
<p>Then change the data file name to whatever you want - just be sure to retain the .moneydance file extension at the end of the file name.</p>
<p>I hope this information is helpful. Please let us know if you have further questions or need more assistance.</p>
<p>--<br>
Maddy, Infinite Kind Support</p></div>Maddy