# 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”.