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Backups
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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
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To begin the backup process:

#. Enter the USB stick provided with the Embassy kit, or any USB drive with enough storage capacity, into a USB port on the device.
#. Navigate to the `Services` sub menu from the main dashboard menu.
#. 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

      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

      Backup menu with available storage space

    .. 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


#. 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

      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.


Restoring A Backup
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