How to Export backups

With the BackupMaster app, your daily backups are securely stored in a cloud vault, but you also have the option to download your backup archives and save them to your local storage or Google Drive for extra peace of mind.

Using the manual Export feature, you can download the recent backup archive for transferring to another account, for example.

The Scheduled Export option provides an extra layer of security to your store, following the 3-2-1 rule of backups, and safeguards your business from data loss in the event of a sudden closure of your Shopify store. You can choose to have our app automatically export your backups weekly or monthly, whichever suits you best.

 

Read in this guide: 

How to get a backup archive by email

How to export a backup archive to your Google Drive

How to set up Scheduled Export

The manual Export option

Before using the Export feature, it's advisable to use the Backup Now option to ensure that the data being exported is up-to-date.

How to get a backup archive by email

1. Go to the Export section of the dashboard.
2. Click on Export now.
3. Choose to Send download link via email and click the Start Export green button.
4. The export progress can be monitored from your dashboard and may take a considerable amount of time, depending on the size of your account's data. Once the export is completed, you will be notified via email.
5. You have seven days to download the archive using the link we will send to you via email. This link can also be used to upload the files to your secondary account.

How to export a backup archive to your Google Drive

1. Go to the Export section of the dashboard.
2. Click on Export now.
3. Choose the Add to Google Drive option and connect your Google account to the store if you haven't done so already by clicking Connect.
4. Select the desired Google account where you would like to receive your backup archives, and then grant the necessary permissions to proceed.
5. You can also connect Google Drive to your store from the BackupMaster app Settings.
6. Verify in the BackupMaster app's Settings that your Google Drive connection has been established.
7. Go back to the Export => Export now and click the Start Export green button, which is now active.
8. You will receive an email notification once the upload to Google Drive is complete.
9. Go to your Google Drive account to verify if the backup archive has been uploaded successfully. This backup can be used to import data to your new store or saved as an extra level of protection for your data.

How to set up Scheduled Export

With the Scheduled Export option, you don't need to remember to download your data archives on time. Our app will automatically send them to your email or Google Drive on a weekly or monthly basis, depending on your preference.

1. Go to the Export => Scheduled Export section. Select the frequency and method of receiving your backup archives. You have the option to receive them via email or directly to your Google Drive account.
2. Connect your Google account if you want to upload your data archives to your Google Drive regularly.
3. When the account is connected, click the Scheduled Export green button.
4. Check your Scheduled Export Summary. You can always change Export parameters if you need.