## Documentation Index

Access the complete documentation index at:
https://www.zoho.com/bh/books/help/llms.txt

Use this file to discover all available documentation pages before proceeding.

# Data Backup

Zoho Books allows you to export your complete organizational data as a single compressed file. The compressed file will consist of CSV files that belong to various modules of Zoho Books.

To initiate a backup:

*   Go to **Settings** on the top right corner of the page.
*   Select **Data Backup** under _Developer Space_.
*   Click **Backup Your Data** to initiate backup.

![Backup Data Button](/ae/books/help/images/import-export/backup_data_page.png)

*   You will receive a pop-up displaying the email address to which the link to download your data will be sent.
*   Click on the **Continue** button to proceed further.

![Backup Continue](/ae/books/help/images/import-export/backup_continue.png)

*   In the page that follows, you will see the success message for your newly initiated backup. You can also see the status of your backup from the **Backup History** section.

![Backup Success](/ae/books/help/images/import-export/backup_initiated_message.png)

*   Once the backup is completed, you will receive the download link delivered to your mail box. This might approximately take 30 minutes. You can also download your backed up data from the **Backup History** section.

**Note:** The download link for your backed up data will expire 30 days post the date of your backup. Also, once a backup is initiated, you can’t backup your data for the next 15 days.