Backing Up Your ACT! Database

Backing Up Your ACT! Database

1. Login to your database as an Administrator or a Manager level Act! User
2. Click File > Back Up > Database…
3. Click Browse…, then browse to the location you wish to save the backup to
4. Give the file a new name (if desired), then click Save
5. Check Include Attachments
6. Decide whether you wish to password protect the database backup file
7. Click OK to begin the backup
8. Once the backup completes and the confirmation window appears, click OK to complete the backup process


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