How do Backup and Restore Functions work in DataVault 7?

Use this guide to create a backup of a Secure Folder, select the backup location and/or specify the number of backups you want to keep.  Each of your Secure Folders is backed up individually.

First You Choose a Backup Location

1. Open DataVault 7 and log-in
2. On the main screen menu, choose Settings;
3. On the drop-down menu select the Advanced tab>Backup Location and click on 'Change';
4. In the open File Explorer or in Finder, navigate to the location you choose for backups to be stored;
5. You can choose your cloud folder for storage of backups (Google Drive, OneDrive, iCloud); the encryption applied to your cloud folder does not affect the DataVault-encrypted folders;

NOTE: If you do not choose a location for backups, they are stored on your computer in the default location assigned by the software.

Make a Backup

1. Open DataVault 7 and log in;
2. On the main overview screen, press the gear/cog icon of the Secure Folder you want to backup;
3. Enter the folder's password  to access the Secure Folder settings, and on the menu dialog choose "Backup";
4. Click “Backup now”;
5. When the Backup is finished, close the Settings folder;

Choose the Number of Backups to be Retained

1. Open DataVault 7 and log-in
2. On the main Secure Folders overview screen, press the cog icon of the Secure Folder you want to backup
3. Enter your Folder's password to access the Secure Folder settings, then navigate to "Advanced"
4. Make sure a checkmark is placed by "Enable automatic backup retention"
5. Select the number of backups you want to keep;
   
   

Restore a Secure Folder from a Backup

1. Open DataVault 7 and log-in
2. On the main screen, choose Settings in the DataVault menu;
3. On the drop-down menu, choose 'Restore';
4. Click on the box in the dialog menu, and choose the secure folder to restore;

    

Select the number of Backups

1. Open DataVault 7 and log-in
2. On the main Secure Folders overview screen, press the cog icon of the Secure Folder you want to backup
3. Enter your Folder's password to access the Secure Folder settings, then navigate to "Advanced"
4. Make sure a checkmark is placed by "Enable automatic backup retention"
5. Select the number of backups you want to keep;