notesnook/docs/help/contents/backup-and-restore-notes-in-notesnook.md

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title: Backup and restore
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# 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.

# [Desktop/Web](#/tab/web)

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

# [Mobile](#/tab/mobile)

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

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## 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

# [Desktop/Web](#/tab/web)

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.

# [Mobile](#/tab/mobile)

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.

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