# Backup & Restore

## **Backup Database**

You can backup your data into a dump file to save on your hard drive:

* If you are in the welcome screen, click on the **`Backup`** button
* If you are connected to the database, navigate menu **`File`** > **`Backup...`**
* Then choose the **connection**, **database**, and add options if you need them, and hit **`Backup`**.
* Select destination folder and **`Start Backup`**.

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## **Restore Database**

You can restore the database from a backup file:

* If you are in the welcome screen, click on the **`Restore`** button.
* If you are connected to the connection, navigate the the menu **`File`** > **`Restore...`**
* Then choose the connection, database, and add options if you need, and hit **`Restore`**
* Select the backup file from your hard drive, and **`Start Restore.`**

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