# Backup and restore

# How to Backup your notes

It is always a good practice to take a backup of your data so in case you lose access to your account, you don't lose your notes. Backing up your data is very simple in notesnook.

1. Go to Settings from Sidebar
2. Scroll down to Backup & Restore section
3. Click on Backup Data to download .nnbackup file

1. Go to Settings from Sidebar
2. Scroll down to Backup & Restore section
3. Press on Backup Data to save .nnbackup file to phone storage

# Encrypted Backups

You can also enable encrypted backups option in app settings. This will encrypt all your backup files with your account password.

# Backup Reminders (Desktop)

The desktop app allows you to enable Backup Reminders which remind you to backup your data daily/weekly or monthly.

# Automatic Backups (Mobile)

On mobile apps you can enable automatic daily, weekly or monthly backups. Your data will backup automatically and backup file will be stored in your phone storage.

# How to restore your notes

1. Go to Settings from Sidebar
2. Scroll down to Backup & Restore section
3. Click on Restore Data
4. Select the .nnbackup backup file you want to restore.

1. Go to Settings from Sidebar
2. Scroll down to Backup & Restore section
3. Press on Restore Data
4. From Restore Data sheet, select the backup you want to restore. If your backup file is located in some other location, click on Open file manager on top right corner to select the file.