QuickBooks default backup folder
To back up your company file:
To back up your company file:
Choose File > Back Up Company Create Local Backup.Click the Options button. The Backup Options window will open.Click Browse and select the location where you want to save your backup copy. If you have a file hosting service (such as DropBox), flash drive or other removable media, find the item from the list.
You may need to open additional folders. When you have chosen, click OK.Select the additional options as needed. When complete click OK.Add the date and time of the backup to the file name (recommended)Limit the number of backup copies to this folder to #emind me to backup when I close my computer file every # timesVerify data:Complete verification (recommended)Quicker verificationNo verificationSelect Save It Now, and click Finish. The backup will begin to process.If you choose Save it now and schedule future backups or Only schedule future backups.
- Click to select Save backup copy automatically when I chose my company file and enter 1 next to times to schedule a backup each time you close QuickBooks.Click the New button to set up a backup schedule.
