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# QuickBooks File Backup and Recovery Process

## Backup of QuickBooks File

Follow the steps below to back-up the QuickBooks company file.

1. Open the QuickBooks file you want to Backup. Click **Open Previous Company File** **>** **File Name** in QuickBooks.
2. Click **File** **> Create Backup.** A new window will open.
3. Select **Local Backup.** Then, click **Options** button.
4. Click **Browse** button. Select your backup location. Click **OK**.
5. Click **Next.** Select **Save it Now** and then, click **Next.**
6. Enter **File Name** and click **Save**.

You will be presented with the following prompt - Verifying data integrity, Backing up data.

The process will be completed automatically. Your QuickBooks Backup File will be placed in the selected location.

## Recovery of QuickBooks File <a href="#quickbooksfilebackupandrecoveryprocess-recoveryofquickbooksfile" id="quickbooksfilebackupandrecoveryprocess-recoveryofquickbooksfile"></a>

Take the following steps to recover, or restore QuickBooks backup file.

1. Click **File** **> Open or Restore Company.**
2. Select **Restore a backup copy** and click **Next.**
3. Select Local Backup and click **Next**.
4. Select Backup File and click **Open.**
5. Click **Next**. Enter the **Company File Name** and click **Save**.
6. You will be asked for **Admin** **Password.** Enter Password and click **OK.** Click **OK** once the data is restored successfully.
7. Your Backup File is Restored in **QuickBooks.**