# Backup & Restore

Save your data and restore from a backup if needed.

* Regular backups protect against data loss
* Restore a backup to recover from mistakes or problems
* Keep copies of important checkpoints

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### Create a Backup

1. Go to **Settings** > **Database**.
2. Click **Create a backup**.

![Creating a backup.](https://4009204405-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FLJL6jrNxyIAefKVOqlgh%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-d1b0afd3760583f72ff38d0b35e012b97ee957b1%2Fcreate-backup.png?alt=media)

The backup is added to your backup list.

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### Restore a Backup

**Warning:** Restoring overwrites your current data. This cannot be undone.

1. Go to **Settings** > **Database**.
2. Select the backup you want to restore.
3. Click **Restore the backup** and confirm.

![Restoring a backup.](https://4009204405-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FLJL6jrNxyIAefKVOqlgh%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-668e1532b5e76f0dea7e22579c029657ab202c51%2Frestore-backup.png?alt=media)

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### Delete a Backup

1. Go to **Settings** > **Database**.
2. Select the backup to delete.
3. Click **Delete the backup** and confirm.

![Deleting a backup.](https://4009204405-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FLJL6jrNxyIAefKVOqlgh%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-90d97b869cc0af88af08b34f269a087c7b1ee0a4%2Fdelete-backup.png?alt=media)