> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://help.boomerang3.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://help.boomerang3.com/boomerang-2-system-administrator-manual/menu_-_administration_-_database_backup_settings/manual_backup.md).

# Manual backup

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Select the directory where you want to store the backup files. You may enter the directory path manually, use “…” button to point to the local location or enter a network location manually. If you use a network location that requires user name and password use “Network…” button to enter the credentials.

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Click “Backup now” button and wait for green progress bar to disappear.

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After backup is finished a confirmation dialog is shown.

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Click OK to close it.

Every backup is saved in a separate subdirectory of the directory selected. The subdirectory name is created basing on backup date and time e.g. backup made on 2016-07-31 at 14:55 will be saved in subdirectory named “2016\_07\_31\_14\_55”.


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