tag:infinitekind.tenderapp.com,2009-01-14:/discussions/general-questions/122536-backupInfinite Kind: Discussion 2022-08-19T09:40:18Ztag:infinitekind.tenderapp.com,2009-01-14:Comment/543310222022-05-17T21:42:31Z2022-05-17T21:42:38ZBackup<div><p>Where is Moneydance backed up on My PC?</p></div>Alan Couchtag:infinitekind.tenderapp.com,2009-01-14:Comment/543310222022-05-17T22:03:58Z2022-05-17T22:03:58ZBackup<div><p>Backups are essentially where you tell them to be, there is a default location which is somewhat operating system dependent but by default is in the Moneydance data tree.</p>
<p>The knowledge base article provides more details on backups:</p>
<p><a href="https://infinitekind.tenderapp.com/kb/backups-and-exporting/backups">https://infinitekind.tenderapp.com/kb/backups-and-exporting/backups</a></p></div>dwgtag:infinitekind.tenderapp.com,2009-01-14:Comment/543310222022-05-20T05:06:12Z2022-05-20T05:06:12ZBackup<div><p>...or Help | Show Backup Folder on all recent versions.</p></div>tgilbert666tag:infinitekind.tenderapp.com,2009-01-14:Comment/543310222022-05-20T09:35:50Z2022-05-20T09:35:50ZBackup<div><p>Hi Alan,</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, you can 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 can amend the backup location (if you like), 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>
<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