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title: Backup
slug: backup
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createdAt: 2022-08-03T14:30:32.000Z
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Upon activation of an edge device, the backup files for the edge device are automatically stored in the **Backup** tab. You can make an edge device backup, upload an edge device backup, and restore from a backup file for the edge device. You can perform actions from a listed backup file. Options are: download, start restore, and remove a backup file.

You have the option of configuring the backup retention policy in the *Settings *section of Manufacturing Connect. See [MC Settings](docId:7YW2PmGFxxV2lMgrULLf-) to learn more. 

Refer to the following actions you can take on the *Edge Devices Details *>* Backup* tab.

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| **Action**                      | **Details**                                                                                                         |
| ------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| \[1] **Make device backup**     | Create a new backup file for the edge device.                                                                       |
| \[2] **Upload new backup file** | Select `MASTER` or `FLOWS`                                                                                          |
| \[3] **Reload Features**        | Delete multiple backups concurrently. This feature is available for Manufacturing Connect  version 2.8.0 and later. |
| \[4] **Refresh**                | Update the backup tab to display the latest information.                                                            |
| \[5] **Action menu**            | - Download
- Start Restore
- Remove                                                                                 |