# Backing Up and Restoring Data

Use the Database | Data | Backup Data menu item to make a backup of the contents of your current DATA folder. When prompted, select a location to backup your DATA folder to. Use the Database | Data | Restore Data menu item to restore a previously made backup. The restoration process is made to the currently connected DATA folder. This means you will overwrite the currently connected database so make sure this is what you intend before using this option.