Backup from the desktop app, how-to
It is also possible to create your own backups for additional peace of mind.
To create a backup, open the Tools menu and select Backup.
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The backup screen will then open.
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Press the Browse button to choose where to save the backup file. Press Backup Now to perform the backup.
Backups are a single file, typically called backup.birdJournal2. Please do not attempt to manually restore a backup without guidance from the Bird Journal Team. Instead you should simply sign in again.