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Backups
*******
The Embassy supports encrypted backups of installed services to an external USB drive. Encryption utilizes the master password, so memorization of only one password is necessary.
Creating frequent service backups is critical. If anything happens to your Embassy, these backups are you only path to recovering your data.
.. warning:: Backups are encrypted using your Embassy master password. If you forget your password, you lose your backups.
Creating A Backup
=================
To begin the backup process:
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#. Select the service to be backed-up.
#. Select the floppy disc icon next to the `Last Backup` menu item. If a backup was never completed, this should say "never".
.. figure:: /_static/images/bitcoin_view.png
:width: 90%
:alt: Bitcoin Core Service Sub Menu
.. figure:: /_static/images/bitcoin_view.png
:width: 90%
:alt: Bitcoin Core Service Sub Menu
Bitcoin Core Service Sub Menu
Bitcoin Core Service Sub Menu
#. In the modal prompt, select the available disc space. If no option is marked as available, ensure the USB drive has enough space and that it is properly inserted.
.. figure:: /_static/images/bitcoin_backup_view_storage.png
:width: 90%
:alt: Bitcoin Core Service Backup Storage
.. figure:: /_static/images/bitcoin_backup_view_storage.png
:width: 90%
:alt: Bitcoin Core Service Backup Storage
Backup menu with available storage space
Backup menu with available storage space
.. figure:: /_static/images/bitcoin_backup_view_no_storage.png
:width: 90%
:alt: Bitcoin Core Service Backup No Storage
.. figure:: /_static/images/bitcoin_backup_view_no_storage.png
:width: 90%
:alt: Bitcoin Core Service Backup No Storage
Backup menu with no available storage disc
Backup menu with no available storage disc
#. Enter the master password to encrypt the backup.
#. "Creating Backup..." will appear on the service sub menu while the backup is in process.
.. figure:: /_static/images/bitcoin_creating_backup.png
:width: 90%
:alt: Bitcoin Core Service Backup No Storage
.. figure:: /_static/images/bitcoin_creating_backup.png
:width: 90%
:alt: Bitcoin Core Service Backup No Storage
Creating Backup
Creating Backup
#. A notification will emit when the backup has successfully completed.
#. The `Last Backup` menu item in the service will now indicate the date and time at which the last backup was made.
#. The `Last Backup` menu item in the service will now indicate the date and time at which the last backup was made.
Restoring A Backup
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