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#QUICKBOOKS FOR MAC BACKUP FILES PORTABLE#
#QUICKBOOKS FOR MAC BACKUP FILES VERIFICATION#

You can also choose how many times QuickBooks must be closed before you are prompted to make a backup.

To save backups when you close your file, put a check mark on the Save backup copy automatically when I close my company file box.

If you choose Save it now and schedule future backup or Only schedule future backups.

However, you may choose a different location if you want. By default, it will be saved in the location you specified in the backup options earlier. You'll be prompted to choose a location to save your backup file.In the Create Backup window, click Next.Ĩ. Choose whether to save your backup now, schedule future backups, or both:

#QUICKBOOKS FOR MAC BACKUP FILES VERIFICATION#

Skipping the verification makes the backup process faster, but we recommend leaving it enabled so that you will be alerted if any damage is detected in your file.

Select options for verifying data when you save.

Put a check mark on the box Remind me to backup when I close my company file every _ times and set the frequency if you would like to receive a regular backup reminder.

Check the box Limit the number of backup copies to this folder to and enter a number if you want to restrict the number of backups created for a single company.

Check the Add the date and time of the backup to the file name (recommended) to make it easier to distinguish between backup files.

Each option is explained in detail below.

Look over the other options on this page and select any that you like. If you have a file hosting service (such as DropBox), flash drive or other removable media, you may want to select it here.Ħ. NOTE: It's a good idea to save backups somewhere other than your main local drive in case of a system failure. On the Backup Options window that appears, click Browse and select the location for the backup copy. On the Create Backup window, select Local Backup then click the Options button.Ĥ. From the QuickBooks File menu, select Backup Company then Create Local Backup.ģ. Perform these to back up your company file:ġ.

#QUICKBOOKS FOR MAC BACKUP FILES PORTABLE#

If you need to email a copy of your company file, see Create or restore a QuickBooks Desktop portable company file. If your company file is synced with Intuit online services using Intuit Data Protect, refer to Intuit Data Protect: Frequently Asked Questions (applies to US only). Backup copies are important insurance- if you lose data for any reason, you can Restore a backup company file using your backup copy. You can save backup copies of your QuickBooks company file to protect against accidental data loss. The source of this material comes directly from QuickBooks and can be found here. If using QuickBooks Desktop, then the following procedure can help you create a backup copy of your QuickBooks Desktop company file.