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How many files can be stored in Quicken Online Backup?

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Updated: October, 01 2024 11:36PM
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Overview

You can store up to 10 backups of each of your files. After 10, saving a new backup will delete the oldest one. You can lock up to nine backups to keep them from being deleted.

To lock and unlock files

1. Go to File > View/Restore Backups. You can also go to the cloud icon at the top of the window and select View/Restore Backups.

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2. Choose the individual Quicken data file (if you have more than one) by name using the Choose a file to view backups menu.

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Note: Ensure the Online Backups tab is selected.

3. You can then view the list of backups of the selected data file.

  • To lock a backup, click the lock icon to the left of the backup file.

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  • To delete an online backup, click the the trash icon to the right of the backup file.

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  • If you'd like to download a backup (store a local copy) before deleting it from Online Backup, click the the Download icon to the right of the backup file.

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Overview

You can store up to 10 backups of each of your files. After 10, saving a new backup will delete the oldest one. You can lock up to nine backups to keep them from being deleted.

To lock and unlock files

1. Go to File > View/Restore Backups.

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You can also access the View/Restore Backups screen by clicking the Online Backups icon in the upper-right corner.

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2. Choose the individual Quicken data file (if you have more than one) by name using the Choose a file to view online backups menu.

3. You can then view the list of backups of the selected data file.

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  • To lock a backup, right-click or control-click the individual backup file and select Lock Backup.

  • To delete an online backup, right-click or control-click the individual file and select Delete Backup.

  • If you'd like to download a backup (store a local copy) before deleting it from Online Backup, right-click or control-click the individual backup file and select Download Backup.

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