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# Backup restore

At some point, you may need to restore a backup of your [SQLite](https://docs.devolutions.net/rdm/workspaces/workspace-types/local-workspaces/sqlite/) or [XML](https://docs.devolutions.net/rdm/workspaces/workspace-types/local-workspaces/xml/) workspaces. The restore option is accessible from the menu ***File – Backup – Restore***.

### Settings

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1. To restore a workspace from a backup, select it as the current workspace.
2. Click on ***File – Backup – Restore***.
3. Select the backup that you wish to restore from the list and click on ***Select***.

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4. The Devolutions backup wizard will display a brief description of the backup. Click on ***Next***.

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5. Select the restore destination.
6. Click on ***Finish*** to perform your backup restore.
   {% endtab %}

{% tab title="macOS" %}

1. To restore a workspace from a backup, select it as the current workspace.
2. Click on ***File - Backup - Restore*** to display the list of all your backup.
3. Select the file backup you want to restore and click on ***OK***.
4. The file backup wizard will display a brief description of the backup as well as the restore destination.
5. Click on ***OK*** to complete your backup restore.
   {% endtab %}
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