It is VERY important to backup your database regularly. 

• Setting up automatic backups is the easiest way to do this.

• If your database information is ever lost or corrupted, you can use your backup database to recover the information.

To set automatic DAILY or WEEKLY backups (recommended)

1. From the Setup menu or shortcut bar, select Company Setup

2. On the Setup tab, click Backup.

3. In the Backup drop-list, select Daily

4. Select the days of the week the backup should take place.

5. Click Submit.

To set automatic MONTHLY backups

1. From the Setup menu or shortcut bar, select Company Setup

2. On the Setup tab, click Backup.

3. In the Backup drop-list, select Monthly

4. Enter the day of the month the backup should take place.

5. Click Submit.

To turn backups OFF

1. From the Setup menu or shortcut bar, select Company Setup

2. On the Setup tab, click Backup.

3. In the Backup drop-list, select Never.

4. Click Submit.

It is highly recommended that you also back up the database manually to an external location, such as a USB drive.

• External drives protect your database information in the case of damage to or corruption on your shop's computer.

• To backup manually to a USB drive, see Creating an External Database Backup.