This means, you'll only have your most recent backup stored.

Overwrite last backup: Choose if you want QuickBooks to overwrite your last backup file.We recommend you use a different drive or machine and save it locally, so if there’s ever a problem you’ll still be able to access your backup.

Save backup files in: Choose where you’d like QuickBooks to back up your files.

Automatically back up company files when closing: Choose if you’d like to back up your files when you close QuickBooks.

Automatically back up company files every x hours: Choose how often QuickBooks backs up your company file in a 24 hour period.

Select QuickBooks, then select Preferences.

How to schedule automatic backups of your company file You can use an iCloud drive, Dropbox or Google Drive to store it.

Store the copy of your backups at a place besides your work.

Keep the backup copy on a different device like in Dropbox, iCloud drive and a USB key.

Create a backup of your company file at the end of every session.

This way, if you ever run into a problem with your data, you’ll be able to restore your company file and get back to work. Learn how to back up your company file in QuickBooks Desktop for Mac.īacking up your QuickBooks company file is something you should do daily, monthly and yearly.

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