Maintenance

Backing up a database

To backup the database that is currently open, use the  Back up database command. Backup files are encrypted with the current password.

IMPORTANT: To restore a backup, you will need the password that was used when the backup file was created.

Desktop edition

Select File > Back up database menu item.

Android edition

Select Settings > Backup > Back up database.

You will be able to choose a folder on the device's Internal storage (such as Download) or any available On-The-Go USB stick, SD card or cloud storage (such as Google Drive).

IMPORTANT: Resetting the device will delete any backups on Internal storage.

Best practices to back up your database

• regularly sync your data across devices
• regularly back up the database to external device like USB stick, wireless drive or NAS device
  
• before traveling, back up the database to a storage location accessible over the Internet like NAS, private cloud or a public could that you trust
  

Restoring a backup

To restore a backup (.jrb file) use the Restore a backup command. The backup file you select will be restored in the current database location overwriting/deleting any pre-existing database.

IMPORTANT: To restore a backup, you will need the password that was used when the backup file was created.

Desktop edition

Select File > Restore a backup menu item.

Android edition

When the database is locked, you can restore a backup by selecting Menu > Restore a backup. When the database is unlocked, you can select Settings > Backup > Restore a backup.

Changing the password

To change the password that is used to unlock the current database use the Change password command.

IMPORTANT: Retain all old passwords (and the dates they were utilized) in case you have backups created with them.

Desktop edition

Select File > Change password menu item.

Android edition

Select Settings > Change password.

Deleting a database

When you need to create a new database in place of the current one or the current database is no longer needed, you must delete the current database using the Delete database command.

Desktop edition

Select File > Delete database menu item.

Android edition

When the database is unlocked, select Settings > Delete database and when the database is locked select Menu > Delete database.