.. _backup-mac:

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Mac
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There are 2 options for backing up your Embassy and all its service data.  You can setup a shared folder on a remote machine, such as a laptop or desktop, or you can backup to a local drive, which must be externally powered or plugged into a powered USB hub before plugging into Embassy.

Remote Backups
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#. go to system settings
#. click sharing
#. click file sharing
#. click the + under shared folders
#. add a folder
#. click options
#. enable Windows file sharing for the user you would like to use to authenticate
#. click done
#. enter the name of your macbook, as shown in the computer name field at the top of the sharing page into the hostname field in embassy ui
#. enter the name of the folder as shown in the shared folders section as the path
#. enter your macbook username and password for the user that you enabled windows file sharing for

Local Backups
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#. With Embassy powered down, plug in your external drive to the powered hub if you are using one, or directly into Embassy's available USB 3.0 (blue) slot if it is externally powered.
#. Plug in power to your hub or drive
#. Boot Embassy and go to ``Embassy`` -> ``Create Backup``
#.
