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# File backup

The File backup allows you to back up 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 in a local file with a master key.

{% tabs %}
{% tab title="Windows" %}

1. To enable the File backup, select an SQLite or XML workspace.
2. Edit the workspace.
3. Select the ***Backup*** tab.
4. Set ***Backup*** to ***File backup***.
5. Specify the ***Folder*** where your file backup will be stored.
6. Enter a ***Filename.***
7. Set a ***Master key** t*o encrypt the backup file.

   ![](https://cdnweb.devolutions.net/docs/RDMW6062_2025_1.png)
8. Switch to the **Triggers** tab to define when the backups should occur. You can choose from various triggers such as:
   * ***On entry modification:*** Creates a backup each time you edit an entry in the workspace.
   * ***Backup interval:*** Schedules backups at a regular time interval (for example, every 10 minutes).
   * ***Before switching workspace:*** Backs up automatically when you switch from one workspace to another.
   * ***On application close:*** Creates a backup whenever you close Remote Desktop Manager.

     ![](https://cdnweb.devolutions.net/docs/RDMW6063_2025_1.png)
9. Click ***Save*** to close the window.
10. Backup options are now available through the ***File – Backup*** menu.

<table><thead><tr><th width="189.800048828125">ACTION</th><th>DESCRIPTION</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Backup configuration</td><td>Opens the Backup configuration window.</td></tr><tr><td>Execute backup</td><td>Triggers an immediate manual backup.</td></tr><tr><td>View history</td><td>Displays a list of previous backups.</td></tr><tr><td><a href="https://docs.devolutions.net/rdm/commands/file/backup/backup-restore/">Restore</a></td><td>Restores your workspace from a previously created backup.</td></tr></tbody></table>
{% endtab %}

{% tab title="macOS" %}

1. To enable the File backup, select an SQLite or XML workspace.
2. Edit the workspace.
3. Select the ***Backup*** tab.
4. Set ***Backup*** to ***File backup***.
5. Specify the ***Folder*** where your file backup will be stored.
6. Enter a ***Filename.***
7. Set a ***Master key** t*o encrypt the backup file.
8. Choose an ***Export file version*** (Default, V1, V2).

   ![](https://cdnweb.devolutions.net/docs/RDMM6000_2025_1.png)
9. Switch to the **Triggers** tab to define when the backups should occur. You can choose from various triggers such as:
   * ***On entry modification:*** Creates a backup each time you edit an entry in the workspace.
   * ***Backup interval:*** Schedules backups at a regular time interval (for example, every 10 minutes).
   * ***Before switching workspace:*** Backs up automatically when you switch from one workspace to another.
   * ***On application close:*** Creates a backup whenever you close Remote Desktop Manager macOS.

     ![](https://cdnweb.devolutions.net/docs/RDMM6001_2025_1.png)
10. Click ***Ok*** to save and close the window.
11. Backup options are now available through the ***File – Backup*** menu.

<table><thead><tr><th width="195.39996337890625">ACTION</th><th>DESCRIPTION</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Backup configuration</td><td>Opens the Backup configuration window.</td></tr><tr><td>Execute backup</td><td>Triggers an immediate manual backup.</td></tr><tr><td>View history</td><td>Displays a list of previous backups.</td></tr><tr><td><a href="https://docs.devolutions.net/rdm/commands/file/backup/backup-restore/">Restore</a></td><td>Restores your workspace from a previously created backup.</td></tr></tbody></table>
{% endtab %}

{% tab title="Linux" %}

1. To enable the file backup, select an SQLite or XML workspace.
2. Edit the workspace.
3. Select the Backup tab.
4. Go the Settings tab.
5. Set ***Backup*** to ***File backup***.
6. Specify the ***Folder*** where your file backup will be stored.
7. Enter a ***Filename.***
8. Set a ***Master key** t*o encrypt the backup file.

   <figure><img src="https://cdnweb.devolutions.net/docs/RDML6000_2025_1.png" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>
9. Switch to the Triggers tab to define when the backups should occur. You can choose from various triggers such as:
   * ***On entry modification:*** Creates a backup each time you edit an entry in the workspace.
   * ***Backup interval:*** Schedules backups at a regular time interval (for example, every 10 minutes).
   * ***Before switching workspace:*** Backs up automatically when you switch from one workspace to another.
   * ***On application close:*** Creates a backup whenever you close Remote Desktop Manager macOS.
10. Go to the Advanced tab and select an ***Export file version*** (Default, V1, V2).

    <figure><img src="https://cdnweb.devolutions.net/docs/RDML6002_2025_1.png" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>
11. Click ***Save*** to close the window.
12. Backup options are now available through the ***File – Backup*** menu.

<table><thead><tr><th width="189.00006103515625">ACTION</th><th>DESCRIPTION</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Backup configuration</td><td>Opens the Backup configuration window.</td></tr><tr><td>Execute backup</td><td>Triggers an immediate manual backup.</td></tr><tr><td>View history</td><td>Displays a list of previous backups.</td></tr><tr><td><a href="https://docs.devolutions.net/rdm/commands/file/backup/backup-restore/">Restore</a></td><td>Restores your workspace from a previously created backup.</td></tr></tbody></table>
{% endtab %}

{% tab title="iOS" %}

1. To enable the File backup, select a XML workspace.
2. Edit the workspace.
3. Select the ***Backup*** tab.
4. Set ***Backup*** to ***File backup***.
5. Enter a ***Filename.***
6. Set a ***Master key** t*o encrypt the backup file.
7. Choose an ***Export file version*** (Default, V1, V2).
8. The **Triggers** section defines when the backups should occur. You can choose from various triggers such as:
   * ***On entry modification:*** Creates a backup each time you edit an entry in the workspace.
   * ***Before switching workspace:*** Backs up automatically when you switch from one workspace to another.
   * ***Backup interval:*** Schedules backups at a regular time interval (for example, every 10 minutes).
9. Click ***Done*** to save.
10. Backup options are available through the Backup manager in the actions list.

<table><thead><tr><th width="198.59991455078125">ACTION</th><th>DESCRIPTION</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Execute backup</td><td>Triggers an immediate manual backup.</td></tr><tr><td><a href="https://docs.devolutions.net/rdm/commands/file/backup/backup-restore/">Restore</a></td><td>Restores your workspace from a previously created backup.</td></tr><tr><td>Backup configuration</td><td>Opens the Backup configuration window.</td></tr></tbody></table>
{% endtab %}

{% tab title="Android" %}

1. To enable the File backup, select a XML workspace.
2. Edit the workspace.
3. Select the ***Backup*** tab.
4. Set ***Backup*** to ***File backup***.
5. Enter a ***Filename.***
6. Set a ***Master key** t*o encrypt the backup file.
7. Choose an ***Export file version*** (Default, V1, V2).
8. The **Triggers** section defines when the backups should occur. You can choose from various triggers such as:
   * ***On entry modification:*** Creates a backup each time you edit an entry in the workspace.
   * ***Before switching workspace:*** Backs up automatically when you switch from one workspace to another.
   * ***Backup interval:*** Schedules backups at a regular time interval (for example, every 10 minutes).
9. Click ***Done*** to save.
10. Backup options are available through the Backup manager in the actions list.

<table><thead><tr><th width="190.59991455078125">ACTION</th><th>DESCRIPTION</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Execute backup</td><td>Triggers an immediate manual backup.</td></tr><tr><td>View history</td><td>Displays a list of previous backups.</td></tr><tr><td><a href="https://docs.devolutions.net/rdm/commands/file/backup/backup-restore/">Restore</a></td><td>Restores your workspace from a previously created backup.</td></tr><tr><td>Backup configuration</td><td>Opens the Backup configuration window.</td></tr></tbody></table>
{% endtab %}
{% endtabs %}

#### See also

* [Devolutions Academy – Enable backups and work in offline mode](https://academy.devolutions.net/student/page/3266687-enable-backups-and-work-in-offline-mode?curriculum_activity_id=5108638\&path_id=3266571\&sid=533ed8a2-15b6-4a37-a799-18f0e59f03e0\&sid_i=0)


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