Local or synchronized folder
Suitable for a mounted NAS folder or locally available Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, iCloud or rclone folder. Docker must be able to see the folder first.
PROTECT YOUR INVENTORY
Backup is a workflow, not a button.
Choose a destination outside the application, automate where possible and test that you can actually restore.
Choose a backup destination
WebDAV
A direct HTTPS collection, for example Nextcloud or ownCloud. Configure its address and credentials under Backup/Connections.
S3-compatible storage
Object storage for automated off-site retention. Use a separate account or restricted key for this backup destination.
A good backup routine
- Create a current backup before every update.
- Keep at least one copy on another device or service.
- Use retention so one mistake does not replace every good copy.
- Optionally protect exports with AES-256-GCM and store the key separately.
- Investigate warnings when the latest successful backup is older than eight days.
Restore safely
Open Data and choose Import backup. Parts Inventory validates the file before mutation, creates a safety snapshot, restores transactionally and checks database integrity. An encrypted export requires the exact original key or password. Existing browser sessions are revoked after a successful restore.