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Backup & Restore

Protect your school data

Why Backup?

Regular backups protect your school data from:

  • Hardware failures
  • Accidental deletion
  • Computer crashes
  • Ransomware or malware

Local Backup

Creating a Backup

  1. Go to Settings → Backup & Restore
  2. Click "Create Backup"
  3. Choose a location (Desktop, USB drive, or any folder)
  4. Click "Save"

The backup file will be saved with a .smpbackup extension and includes a timestamp.

Backup to USB Drive

  1. Insert your USB drive
  2. Go to Settings → Backup & Restore
  3. Click "Create Backup"
  4. Navigate to your USB drive and save

Tip: Keep multiple backup copies in different locations.

Restoring from Backup

⚠️ Warning: Restoring a backup will overwrite all current data. Make sure you have a backup of your current data before restoring.
  1. Go to Settings → Backup & Restore
  2. Click "Restore Backup"
  3. Select your backup file (.smpbackup)
  4. Confirm the restore operation
  5. Wait for the process to complete
  6. The app will restart automatically

Backup Best Practices

  • Daily backups - Set a reminder to backup daily
  • Multiple copies - Keep backups in at least 2 locations
  • Off-site storage - Use Google Drive backup for extra protection
  • Test restores - Occasionally verify your backups work