> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.tillbiz.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Backups

> Protect your business data with backups you can restore.

**Backups** save a copy of your business data so you can restore it if something
goes wrong. TillBiz can back up on demand and, where configured, store copies
safely in the cloud.

<Note>
  Backup & restore is part of the **Backup & restore** feature. Cloud storage of
  backups uses the **Cloud storage (S3)** feature. See
  [Subscription & licensing](/guides/billing-addons/subscription-and-licensing).
</Note>

## Create a backup

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open Backups">
    Go to **Settings → Backup** (or the Backup area in your sidebar).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Start a backup">
    Click **Create backup**. TillBiz captures a snapshot of your data.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Store it safely">
    If cloud storage is enabled, the backup is uploaded automatically; otherwise
    download and keep it somewhere secure.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Restoring

If you ever need to recover, a backup can be **restored** to bring your data back
to that point in time.

<Warning>
  Restoring replaces current data with the contents of the backup. Only restore
  when you're sure, and ideally with help from your admin or TillBiz support —
  anything entered after the backup was taken will be lost.
</Warning>

<Tip>
  Take a backup before any big change — a large catalog import, a price overhaul,
  or a stock take — so you always have a clean point to return to.
</Tip>