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Creating database backups
Your task/initial situation
Backup routine
If you use JTL-POS productively, you should back up the database at regular intervals. We recommend performing a backup at least once a day. Do not save data backups to the internal storage of your device only. Also save it on a different device, e.g. by transferring it to your computer via email. This is the only way to make sure that your data is safe in case of a device failure.
Performing the backup
- In JTL-POS, go to System > Data backup and open the Database dialogue box. You are now in the tab Back up.
- Select a storage location for your backup file.
Download folder: Saves the data backup to the download folder in the internal storage of your device.
SD card/microSD card: Saves the database to the inserted SD card.
Send via email: Sends the backup file as an attachment to the saved email address. For this you must have set up an email account and a recipient address.
- Decide whether to also include the images saved in the database in the backup. Select the option Include images.
- Decide whether you want to archive the posting data stored in the database. If you do not want this, select the option Exclude posting data.
- Tap Create database backup. The backup file is now saved to the selected location. JTL-POS restarts automatically.
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