tag:infinitekind.tenderapp.com,2009-01-14:/discussions/problems/82874-problems-with-back-upsInfinite Kind: Discussion 2022-11-15T10:20:21Ztag:infinitekind.tenderapp.com,2009-01-14:Comment/553612722022-08-16T10:19:34Z2022-08-16T10:19:34ZProblems with back ups<div><p>Hi Delphine,<br>
Thank you for contacting Moneydance support.</p>
<p>Generally, Moneydance creates automatic backup files. A backup file is 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>You can find the backup file settings by navigating to <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 to a location of your choice. For example, you could choose an external drive, or a shared folder location like Dropbox etc. 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